2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

443 MOT tests in 2024. 70.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time70.7%
Failed or needed repairs29.3%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 443 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.9%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.5%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  5. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.7%
  6. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.3%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits2.3%
  8. Washers: not working2.0%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.8%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension19.0%
  2. Emissions & leaks14.4%
  3. Lights & electrics9.7%
  4. Brakes8.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  6. Body & chassis7.0%
  7. Tyres5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 70.7% of 2000 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 443 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2000 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).