Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 2018

92.3% pass rate

from 819 tests in 2021

(33% better than other 2018 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

More MoT Results

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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ is unusually good or bad.

2.7% fail on Tyres
- 1.7% fail on Condition
- 1.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.12% fail on Size/type
1.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.37% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.24% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.24% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.24% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators
1.2% fail on Visibility (62% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Washers
- 0.49% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 2018 cars)
0.85% fail on Suspension
- 0.61% fail on Suspension arms (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (19 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.12% fail on Springs
  - 0.12% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.12% fail on Coil spring
- 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
0.49% fail on Brakes
- 0.24% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.24% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.24% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.12% fail on Brake discs
- 0.12% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.37% fail on Registration plates
0.37% fail on Steering
- 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.24% fail on Track rod end
- 0.12% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.12% fail on Steering rack
0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.37% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.37% fail on Condition
0.37% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.37% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.24% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.37% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.24% fail on Attachment
- 0.12% fail on Condition

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.