2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

927 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 927 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    39 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    21 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    18 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  7. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative1.0%
  8. Washers: not working0.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.1%
  2. Lights & electrics4.4%
  3. Suspension3.6%
  4. Brakes3.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%

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 2015 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2015 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 927 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).