2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

1,277 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,277 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  7. Washers: not working2.1%
  8. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.5%
  2. Brakes14.9%
  3. Lights & electrics14.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  5. Tyres6.0%
  6. Steering5.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  8. Body & chassis1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.1%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2006 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2006 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,277 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).