2001 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 74.7% of Jaguar XJs first used in 2001 passed their MOT first time, against 61.1% for all cars first used in 2001. Across 2,066 XJ first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were suspension, lamps and electrical equipment and noise, emissions and leaks.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Jaguar XJs first used in 2001 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2001 Jaguar XJ MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, XJs first used in 2001 against all cars first used in 2001 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the XJ figure was 13.6 points higher.
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| Test year | 2001 XJ | All cars first used 2001 | XJ first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69.6% | 55.6% | 945 |
| 2022 | 71.0% | 57.4% | 868 |
| 2023 | 72.6% | 58.7% | 769 |
| 2024 | 69.6% | 59.4% | 701 |
| 2025 | 74.7% | 61.1% | 596 |
Common 2001 Jaguar XJ MOT failures
Share of the 575 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | 16.3% | 94 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | 13.9% | 80 |
| Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 9.4% | 54 |
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits | 9.2% | 53 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2001 Jaguar XJ before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Engine and emissions. Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, looking for oil leaks under the car, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
Common 2001 Jaguar XJ MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2001 XJs, as a share of all 2,066 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 11.3% | 234 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 9.8% | 202 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 8.0% | 166 |
| Coil spring: corroded | 6.6% | 136 |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive | 5.9% | 122 |
Questions about the 2001 Jaguar XJ MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2001 Jaguar XJ?
In 2025, 74.7% of XJs first used in 2001 passed their MOT first time, against 61.1% for all cars first used in 2001. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2001 XJ most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension (in 37.4% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (28.5%) and noise, emissions and leaks (25.4%). The single most common item was “Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength” (16.3%).
How often does a 2001 Jaguar XJ fail its MOT?
In 2025, 25.3% of first tests on XJs first used in 2001 did not pass first time: 22.0% failed, and a further 3.4% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 575 of 2,066 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2001 Jaguar XJ MOT advisories?
“Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (on 11.3% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (9.8%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (8.0%), “Coil spring: corroded” (6.6%) and “Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive” (5.9%).
Is a 2001 Jaguar XJ reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 69.6% in 2021 to 74.7% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2001
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
2001 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2001 Toyota Yaris MOT statistics · 2001 Volkswagen Transporter MOT statistics · 2001 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2001 BMW 3 Series MOT statistics
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