2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

1,011 MOT tests in 2024. 84.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time84.4%
Failed or needed repairs15.6%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,011 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    33 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    21 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Washers: not working0.7%
  7. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-10.6%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    7 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.6%
  2. Suspension3.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  4. Brakes2.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  6. Lights & electrics1.9%
  7. Wheels1.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%

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: 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 2016 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 84.4% of 2016 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,011 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Jaguar XJ?

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

Is the 2016 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).