2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

1,121 MOT tests in 2024. 78.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time78.9%
Failed or needed repairs21.1%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,121 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    55 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    48 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Washers: not working1.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    16 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.6%
  2. Tyres9.1%
  3. Lights & electrics6.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  5. Brakes2.7%
  6. Wheels1.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2013 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 78.9% of 2013 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,121 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).