2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

159 MOT tests in 2024. 91.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time91.8%
Failed or needed repairs8.2%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 159 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    8 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator1.3%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle0.6%
  4. Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo: emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine0.6%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  7. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-10.6%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.6%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    3 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.0%
  2. Brakes2.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  5. Lights & electrics0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2020 Jaguar XJ cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 3)93.8%162 tests
2024 pass rate (age 4)91.8%159 tests
Change in one year−2.0 pointsaverage car: −0.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2020 Jaguar XJ is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2020 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 91.8% of 2020 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 159 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: worn down to wear indicator; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2020 Jaguar XJ getting worse with age?

In 2023, 93.8% passed first time. In 2024, 91.8% passed (−2.0 points). An average car that age changed by −0.8 points, so the 2020 Jaguar XJ is ageing worse than average.