JAGUAR XJ MOT pass rate
82.3% of 49,102 JAGUAR XJ MOT tests pass.
At 82.3%, The XJ passes slightly less often than the average across all JAGUAR models (85.1%).
The JAGUAR XJ has a pass rate of 82.3%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 92.8% at 3–6 years to 77.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 92.8% | 2,180 | 38,276 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.2% | 8,536 | 63,048 miles |
| 10–15 years | 83.7% | 12,085 | 97,205 miles |
| 15+ years | 77.9% | 26,300 | 99,460 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the JAGUAR XJ
The most common reason the JAGUAR XJ fails its MOT is suspension — present in 57.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 57.6% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 34.0% | Excessively corroded |
| Tyres | 23.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 14.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.0% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Steering | 10.2% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.8% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 2.8% | Fixing missing |
Related JAGUAR models
- JAGUAR XF — 81.5% pass rate
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 90.5% pass rate
- JAGUAR XE — 87.1% pass rate
- JAGUAR E-PACE — 91.9% pass rate
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 64.9% pass rate
- JAGUAR I-PACE — 94.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the JAGUAR XJ?
- 82.3% of JAGUAR XJ MOT tests pass, based on 49,102 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the JAGUAR XJ?
- The most common reason the JAGUAR XJ fails its MOT is suspension — present in 57.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
- Does this show the JAGUAR XJ's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the JAGUAR service history guide for how to check and keep one.