2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

1,480 MOT tests in 2024. 74.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time74.9%
Failed or needed repairs25.1%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,480 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    75 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    68 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    22 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    19 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.0%
  2. Lights & electrics8.8%
  3. Tyres8.4%
  4. Brakes5.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  6. Steering1.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  8. Wheels1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%

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: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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 2011 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 74.9% of 2011 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,480 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).