RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Jaguar XJ reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·49,082 DVSA tests·2024
Across 49,082 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 75% of Jaguar XJ cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and lights & electrics.
75%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 76% of peers
+14 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
4,838 tests · fleet 85%
92%
8 to 12 years
11,405 tests · fleet 73%
86%
13 years and older
32,839 tests · fleet 61%
75%
Where the XJ fails
Suspension95
Brakes96
Body & structure99
Steering98
Tyres98
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on body & structure, lights & electrics, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older Jaguar XJ MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Jaguar XJ tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Jaguar XJ models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Suspension · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Jaguar XJ reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Jaguar XJ holds up well for its age: 75% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 76% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Jaguar XJ?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Jaguar XJ in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 92%; 8 to 12 years, 86%; and 13 years and older, 75%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Jaguar XJ MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Jaguar XJ versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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