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Jaguar XJ reliability by build year

Coverage 2003-20192 named generationsSaloonDIESEL / PETROL

We've only got 759 MOT tests for Jaguar XJs built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Jaguar XJ built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Jaguar XJs built around 2018 fail their MOT a little less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

11% of MOT tests on Jaguar XJs built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 14% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Jaguar XJs built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Jaguar XJ's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your XJ's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

XJ X351

X351 (2010-2019)

Excellent
PETROLDIESEL

10.9% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 8.9% and 13.4%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 759 MOT tests at this ageView details →
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X350 (2003-2009)

Excellent
PETROLDIESEL

23.6% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 1,985 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Jaguar XJ.

See every build year for the Jaguar XJ

Side-by-side

Jaguar XJ generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
X351 (2010-2019)
Excellent
Excellent10.9%likely between 8.9% and 13.4%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 759 MOT tests at this age
X350 (2003-2009)
Excellent
Excellent23.6%built around 2004 (21 years old)from 1,985 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the XJ, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Jaguar XJ fail rate by age

This chart combines every Jaguar XJ ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
608.3%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
2847.0%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
53010.2%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
75910.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1,11412.8%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
1,09314.5%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
1,15117.1%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
1,19918.1%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1,28319.0%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,38019.3%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,89121.1%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
92021.5%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
90623.3%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
1,28822.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,38924.0%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,36223.2%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,50824.7%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
1,98523.6%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
1,12324.4%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
57021.9%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
56322.7%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
4,23821.2%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 20 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Jaguar XJs

These issues come from 7-year-old Jaguar XJs, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    21.9%
    Advisory: 270Fail: 18 (6% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    8.0%
    Advisory: 65Fail: 20 (24% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    7.8%
    Advisory: 80Fail: 11 (12% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    5.9%
    Advisory: 52Fail: 3 (5% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    5.8%
    Advisory: 59Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 759 MOT tests on 7-year-old Jaguar XJs, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Jaguar XJs notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelNot much data
  1. Brakes + Tyres38%
  2. Suspension + Tyres22%
  3. Other + Tyres17%
  4. Brakes + Suspension14%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 151 MOT tests on Jaguar XJ cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

94%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

22 recalls in all

All 22 Jaguar XJ recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 5 Critical
  • 17 more

Top concerns

  • Passenger airbag may not deploy
  • Airbag may deploy incorrectly
  • Risk of fire

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons to compare

  1. 1

    Volvo S90

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.8%
    Dangerous
    5.9%

    No clear edge over the Jaguar XJ on these figures.

    2,355 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Alfa Romeo Giulia

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.9%
    Dangerous
    6.5%

    No clear edge over the Jaguar XJ on these figures.

    2,110 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Audi A6

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.2%
    Dangerous
    4.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    79.1%

    No clear edge over the Jaguar XJ on these figures.

    10,105 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    BMW 3 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    5.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.8%

    No clear edge over the Jaguar XJ on these figures.

    15 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    31,268 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Jaguar XJ across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. It has the 2nd lowest fail rate of 6 Jaguar models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 759 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Jaguar XJ ever sold: 26,596 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 759 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.