2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Jaguar Xjr MOT pass rate and common faults

232 MOT tests in 2024. 71.1% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time71.1%
Failed or needed repairs28.9%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 232 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    12 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.3%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.4%
  2. Suspension12.5%
  3. Lights & electrics10.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.0%
  5. Steering5.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  7. Tyres4.3%
  8. Body & chassis2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%

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: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2003 Jaguar Xjr?

In 2024, 71.1% of 2003 Jaguar Xjr cars passed their MOT first time, across 232 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Jaguar Xjr?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2003 Jaguar Xjr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).