2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Jaguar Xjr MOT pass rate and common faults

161 MOT tests in 2024. 67.7% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time67.7%
Failed or needed repairs32.3%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 161 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.6%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  4. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    3 marked dangerous
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes18.6%
  2. Suspension17.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks8.1%
  4. Lights & electrics7.5%
  5. Tyres6.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  7. Steering5.0%
  8. Body & chassis1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2004 Jaguar Xjr?

In 2024, 67.7% of 2004 Jaguar Xjr cars passed their MOT first time, across 161 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Jaguar Xjr?

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

Is the 2004 Jaguar Xjr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).