Jaguar Xj
MOT data from 52,214 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 84.7%. Average mileage at test: 91,313 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,883 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,483 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 721 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 721 |
| 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 | 717 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 681 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 675 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 559 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 547 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 530 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 28,536 | 87.6% |
| Petrol | 23,600 | 81.3% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 106 | 89.6% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake performance unable to be tested | |||
| 1988 | 125 | 83.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 1989 | 154 | 81.8% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber bush excessively worn, parking brake inoperative on one side, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 1990 | 209 | 84.2% | |
| Top failures: 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, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, warning device shows system malfunction | |||
| 1991 | 205 | 81.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 1992 | 272 | 82.4% | |
| Top failures: a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, warning device shows system malfunction | |||
| 1993 | 322 | 80.1% | |
| Top failures: 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, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1994 | 478 | 86.6% | |
| Top failures: 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, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1995 | 1,118 | 78.2% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1996 | 1,529 | 82.9% | |
| Top failures: lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 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 | |||
| 1997 | 1,796 | 81.3% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 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, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 1998 | 1,898 | 79.1% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 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, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | |||
| 1999 | 1,153 | 77.5% | |
| Top failures: 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, emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | |||
| 2000 | 782 | 78.8% | |
| Top failures: 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, emissions levels exceed default limits, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2001 | 872 | 79.5% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2002 | 864 | 79.7% | |
| Top failures: 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | |||
| 2003 | 2,796 | 80.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2004 | 2,927 | 79.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 2005 | 1,918 | 80.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2006 | 2,597 | 82% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2007 | 2,513 | 82.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2008 | 1,943 | 81.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 2009 | 1,232 | 87% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 2010 | 3,099 | 83.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2011 | 3,763 | 84.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2012 | 2,324 | 88.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2013 | 2,621 | 87.9% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 2,290 | 89.2% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 2,162 | 92% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 2016 | 2,677 | 90.9% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2017 | 1,988 | 93.2% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2018 | 1,567 | 94.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2019 | 981 | 93.7% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 369 | 91.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
62,307 mi
Median
88,814 mi
75th percentile
133,683 mi
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