2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

1,162 MOT tests in 2024. 71.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time71.3%
Failed or needed repairs28.7%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,162 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  6. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%
  8. Washers: not working1.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  10. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.5%
  2. Brakes13.8%
  3. Lights & electrics12.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  5. Tyres4.6%
  6. Steering4.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 71.3% of 2007 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,162 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; 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 2007 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).