2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

541 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 541 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.4%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  6. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting1.8%
  7. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    17 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    13 marked dangerous
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.9%
  2. Emissions & leaks10.4%
  3. Body & chassis10.4%
  4. Brakes8.3%
  5. Lights & electrics8.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  7. Tyres5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.1%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.8%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2001 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2001 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 541 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2001 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).