2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

994 MOT tests in 2024. 79.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time79.3%
Failed or needed repairs20.7%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 994 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    47 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    25 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.1%
  6. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  8. Washers: not working0.8%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.1%
  2. Tyres7.4%
  3. Lights & electrics5.7%
  4. Brakes3.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  6. Wheels1.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened6.2%

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 - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2012 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 79.3% of 2012 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 994 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).