Jaguar XJ MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Jaguar XJ. Check any XJ by registration number below.
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81.6%
Avg Pass Rate
-4.6%
vs Jaguar Avg
44
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Jaguar XJ — MOT Reliability Overview
The Jaguar XJ has an average MOT pass rate of 81.6%, which is 4.6 percentage points below the Jaguar brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the XJ is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.
The most common reasons a Jaguar XJ fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your XJ for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Jaguar XJ, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Jaguar XJ performs at MOT across different model years.
2020
Based on 530 vehicles
1.9%
11.7%
37k mi
56k mi
2019
Based on 1,378 vehicles
2.1%
7.7%
39k mi
57k mi
2018
Based on 2,221 vehicles
1.9%
7.3%
61k mi
2017
Based on 2,859 vehicles
1.8%
8.6%
70k mi
2016
Based on 3,566 vehicles
2.3%
11.9%
2015
Based on 3,062 vehicles
3.0%
8.8%
141k mi
2014
Based on 3,227 vehicles
3.0%
13.7%
133k mi
2013
Based on 3,537 vehicles
3.8%
14.7%
137k mi
2012
Based on 3,224 vehicles
3.5%
13.1%
147k mi
2011
Based on 4,785 vehicles
4.5%
23.4%
2010
Based on 4,225 vehicles
4.5%
21.2%
2009
Based on 1,700 vehicles
3.5%
16.5%
2008
Based on 2,478 vehicles
4.3%
29.8%
2007
Based on 3,478 vehicles
4.1%
22.2%
2006
Based on 3,725 vehicles
4.4%
19.8%
2005
Based on 2,908 vehicles
4.5%
19.3%
2004
Based on 4,347 vehicles
4.4%
20.1%
2003
Based on 4,362 vehicles
4.9%
20.0%
2002
Based on 1,361 vehicles
3.3%
20.1%
2001
Based on 1,442 vehicles
4.2%
18.0%
2000
Based on 1,298 vehicles
2.9%
16.4%
1999
Based on 1,556 vehicles
2.3%
14.1%
1998
Based on 2,549 vehicles
2.8%
17.1%
1997
Based on 2,481 vehicles
1.9%
14.1%
1996
Based on 2,368 vehicles
1.7%
11.4%
1995
Based on 1,702 vehicles
1.6%
16.4%
1994
Based on 814 vehicles
1.4%
8.9%
1993
Based on 483 vehicles
1.5%
18.3%
1992
Based on 389 vehicles
2.1%
15.9%
1991
Based on 294 vehicles
2.3%
10.5%
1990
Based on 354 vehicles
1.6%
10.6%
1989
Based on 256 vehicles
2.3%
17.4%
1988
Based on 177 vehicles
1.7%
12.8%
1987
Based on 81 vehicles
5.1%
6.8%
1986
Based on 142 vehicles
2.1%
14.9%
1985
Based on 179 vehicles
2.5%
7.4%
1984
Based on 159 vehicles
1.9%
4.7%
1983
Based on 96 vehicles
0.0%
13.8%
1979
Based on 36 vehicles
3.6%
35.7%
1978
Based on 51 vehicles
0.0%
1977
Based on 79 vehicles
1.9%
7.7%
1976
Based on 53 vehicles
3.0%
9.1%
1975
Based on 37 vehicles
4.2%
0
Based on 29,496 vehicles
90k mi
Top MOT Failures — Jaguar XJ
The most common reasons a Jaguar XJ fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Rear
Rear Nearside
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Jaguar XJ — Frequently Asked Questions
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