2006 Jaguar XJ · 5,050 MOT tests
2006 Jaguar XJ reliability
2006 Jaguar XJs fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 23 XJ years (5,050 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- 27.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 101,212
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,050
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2007 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.9% of tests fail here (7% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Jaguar XJ
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.6%
- Lights and electrics9.8%
- Brakes9.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Tyres4.7%
- Steering3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.91%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 2.36%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.96%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.94%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 1.92%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.86%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.3%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.84%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.33%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Jaguar XJ reliable?
2006 Jaguar XJs fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 23 XJ years (5,050 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Jaguar XJ MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.91% of tests), position lamp not working (2.36% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (1.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Jaguar XJ have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Jaguar XJ shows 101,212 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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