2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

649 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 649 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    10 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    10 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    8 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%
  7. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  10. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Lights & electrics3.2%
  3. Brakes2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  6. Wheels0.6%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%

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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2018 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2018 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 649 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).