2000 Jaguar Xjr — MOT failures & pass rate
746 MOT tests on the 2000 Jaguar Xjr are in this dataset, and 78.8% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 26.6% of the time, so this is 5.5pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (9.3%) and lighting & signalling (7.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, catalyst emissions and chassis condition — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 75 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.9% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 28.4% once past 150k — 2.2× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 27.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 25.9% in 2021 to 20.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 9.3% | 69 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.6% | 57 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 6.6% | 49 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.4% | 48 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.9% | 44 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.0% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 75 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 64 |
| 3 | Chassis condition | 33 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 5 | Prescribed areas | 26 |
| 6 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 25 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 27.6% | 206 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.5% | 183 |
| 3 | Tyres | 20.0% | 149 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.0% | 119 |
| 5 | Other defects | 9.4% | 70 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 8.2% | 61 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 62 | 12.9% |
| 60-90k | 136 | 14.7% |
| 90-120k | 289 | 23.2% |
| 120-150k | 163 | 22.7% |
| 150k+ | 88 | 28.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 189 | 25.9% |
| 2022 | 163 | 20.9% |
| 2023 | 151 | 20.5% |
| 2024 | 116 | 15.5% |
| 2025 | 127 | 20.5% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Xjr
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 9.3% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (9.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (7.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (6.6% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Jaguar Xjrs pass their MOT?
78.8% of the 746 2000 Jaguar Xjr MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Jaguar Xjr?
Suspension, recorded in 9.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (7.6%).
Does the 2000 Xjr get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.9% in the 30-60k band to 28.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 746 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.