2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

412 MOT tests in 2024. 90.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time90.3%
Failed or needed repairs9.7%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 412 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 cords2.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    17 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  6. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.5%
  9. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested0.2%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Brakes3.9%
  3. Lights & electrics1.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.7%
  5. Wheels0.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.9%

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 2019 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 90.3% of 2019 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 412 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Jaguar XJ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).