2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

868 MOT tests in 2024. 87.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time87.9%
Failed or needed repairs12.1%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 868 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    18 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    29 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working0.6%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.6%
  2. Suspension2.6%
  3. Lights & electrics2.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Brakes1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%

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: 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 2017 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 87.9% of 2017 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 868 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 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).