2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate and common faults

159 MOT tests in 2024. 91.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time91.8%
Failed or needed repairs8.2%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 159 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    8 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator1.3%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    2 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    3 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working0.6%
  7. Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo: emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine0.6%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle0.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  10. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-10.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.0%
  2. Brakes2.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  4. Lights & electrics0.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%

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 2020 Jaguar XJ?

In 2024, 91.8% of 2020 Jaguar XJ cars passed their MOT first time, across 159 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Jaguar XJ?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: worn down to wear indicator; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 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).