Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 2013
80.0% pass rate
from 1,211 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Suspension
    • 3.6% fail on Springs
      • 3.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.083% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.083% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.083% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.083% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (58% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.50% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.083% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.083% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.083% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.083% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.83% fail on Wipers (62% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.33% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.33% fail on Brake performance (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.083% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.083% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.083% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.083% fail on Rbt
          • 0.083% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.083% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.083% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.083% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.083% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.83% fail on Road Wheels (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Condition (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Attachment
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.50% fail on Steering (62% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.083% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.083% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.083% fail on Power steering
      • 0.083% fail on Pump
  • 0.33% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.083% fail on Pipe
    • 0.083% fail on Transmission
      • 0.083% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.083% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.083% fail on Seats
      • 0.083% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.083% fail on Undertray
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
    • 0.083% fail on Airbags
      • 0.083% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.25% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust emissions (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.083% fail on Emissions not tested
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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