Jaguar Mk Ii
From 445 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, caused 18 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 18 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| audible warning inoperative | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 3 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 20.4% of Mk Ii failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £60.
Jaguar Mk Ii on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 8 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 6.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 827 | 264 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2025 Q2 | 833 | 256 | +1 | -8 | -7 |
| 2025 Q1 | 842 | 254 | +1 | -0 | +4 |
| 2024 Q4 | 841 | 251 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2024 Q3 | 846 | 245 | +1 | -0 | +2 |
| 2024 Q2 | 845 | 244 | +3 | -5 | -2 |
| 2024 Q1 | 846 | 245 | +1 | -0 | +16 |
| 2023 Q4 | 824 | 251 | +3 | -0 | +6 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all Mk Iis tested had between 21,853 and 81,373 miles on the clock.
At 49,087 median miles, the Mk Ii has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jaguar models
| Jaguar Xf | 81.7% |
| Jaguar F-Pace | 88.9% |
| Jaguar Xe | 85.6% |
| Jaguar E-Pace | 89.9% |
| Jaguar Xj | 81.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jaguar Mk Ii MOT pass rate?
The Jaguar Mk Ii has a 85.4% MOT pass rate based on 445 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jaguar Mk Ii?
The most common MOT failure on the Jaguar Mk Ii is windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
How many Jaguar Mk Iis are on UK roads?
There are 827 Jaguar Mk Iis currently licensed on UK roads, with 264 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Jaguar Mk Ii at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jaguar Mk Ii is 49,087 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,853 and 81,373 miles.
Buying a used Mk Ii?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.