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Jaguar XJ - 2013

149.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2013 is 221.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jaguar XJ, model year 2013. Sample size: 1,390 cars, 3,332 tests and 4,988 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,390 cars

The 2013 Jaguar XJ exhibits a notably lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 150 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 219. This model particularly excels in categories such as brakes and steering, showing significantly lower defects than the average, with reductions of over 50% and 76%, respectively. Additionally, the XJ demonstrates fewer issues related to visibility and body structure, with defect rates also substantially better than the average. However, as mileage increases, defects do rise, particularly in the highest mileage category, where the XJ shows a higher defect occurrence compared to its own earlier mileage bands. Overall, this model presents as a robust choice in comparison to its peers from the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,390 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 49.9% better
49.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 98.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 77.5% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
  • Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
  • Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
Visibility
▲ 42.8% better
10.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 62.3% better
18.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.1 / 100 tests
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has only one lamp or all lamps not working
  • Headlamp cleaning device: inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 6.9% better
204.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 219.6 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 62.0% better
7.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
  • Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
Equipment
▲ 73.1% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.2 / 100 tests
  • Audible warning:
  • A seat belt:
  • Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
  • An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
  • A statutory seat belt missing
Other
▲ 77.6% better
4.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.6 / 100 tests
  • An induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 379 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,131
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 590
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 350
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 327
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 211
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 194
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 153
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 139
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 133
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 116

Serious faults (Top 10)

A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 139
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 116
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 100
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 78
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 51
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has only one lamp or all lamps not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 21