2011 Jaguar XJ · 6,213 MOT tests
2011 Jaguar XJ reliability
2011 Jaguar XJs fail 21.4% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 23 XJ years (6,213 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- 21.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 95,102
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,213
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.2% of tests fail here (120% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Jaguar XJ
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.8%
- Tyres6.9%
- Lights and electrics5.6%
- Brakes3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Wheels1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.01%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.93%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.77%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.69%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.5%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.8%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.66%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.16%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.54%)
Other years
Every Jaguar XJ year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Jaguar XJ reliable?
2011 Jaguar XJs fail 21.4% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 23 XJ years (6,213 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Jaguar XJ MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.01% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.93% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Jaguar XJ have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Jaguar XJ shows 95,102 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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