Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 2010
78.4% pass rate
from 1,475 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.5% fail on Suspension (51% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.068% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Suspension rods (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.068% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.068% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.068% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.068% fail on Operation
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (58% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.95% fail on Headlamps (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim (67% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
    • 0.068% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.068% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.068% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (50% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes (68% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.068% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.068% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.068% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.068% fail on Rbt
          • 0.068% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Brake linings and pads (61% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Brake pads (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake discs and drums (76% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.068% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.068% fail on Pedal
    • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.068% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.068% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.068% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.34% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.068% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.068% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.81% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.068% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.068% fail on Tank
      • 0.068% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.068% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.068% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.068% fail on Chassis
      • 0.068% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.068% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.068% fail on Transmission
      • 0.068% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.068% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.068% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.068% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.068% fail on Seats
      • 0.068% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.81% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.47% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.068% fail on Requirements
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.68% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Steering play
      • 0.068% fail on Steering rack
Read the Honest John Review

  • Jaguar XJ (2010 - 2019)
    A characterful alternative to the go-to German luxury saloons and far more engaging to drive. Diesel offers low emissions and tax but is very strong. Excellent overall refinement.

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