At a Glance
Jaguar has 103 identified common problems across 34 models, with the Xjs being the most affected model and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 5.4M MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: per-model breakdowns of Jaguar common problems, MOT failure rates by category, pass-rate data, and repair patterns drawn from 5.4M DVSA MOT tests across 20 years. Click any model to see generation-specific issues, mileage-banded fault patterns, and the most common MOT failures recorded by UK testers.
MOT Tests & Failures by Model
Top Jaguar models by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Jaguar Common Problems by Model
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Showing top 9 by MOT test volume — search to find any of 34 Jaguar models.
X-type
Most common: Brakes
Xf
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Xj
Most common: Suspension
S-type
Most common: Brakes
Xk
Most common: Suspension
Xe
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
F-pace
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Xjs
Most common: Suspension
E-pace
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Most Common Jaguar MOT Failures
Every reason Jaguar vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre condition | 9.17% |
| 2 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 9.10% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 8.96% |
| 4 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 5.52% |
| 5 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.61% |
| 6 | Number plate lamp not working | 4.29% |
| 7 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 4.20% |
| 8 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.96% |
| 9 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.13% |
| 10 | Headlamp aim defect | 3.06% |
| 11 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 2.27% |
| 12 | Front lamp not working | 2.15% |
| 13 | Stop lamp not working | 2.04% |
| 14 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.97% |
| 15 | Suspension mounting corroded | 1.92% |
| 16 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.79% |
| 17 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.64% |
| 18 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 1.57% |
| 19 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.50% |
| 20 | Track rod end worn | 1.46% |
| 21 | Position lamp not working | 1.43% |
| 22 | Exhaust system fault | 1.41% |
| 23 | Headlamp fault | 1.37% |
| 24 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.35% |
| 25 | Chassis condition | 1.04% |
| 26 | ABS fault | 1.04% |
| 27 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.94% |
| 28 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.94% |
| 29 | Front suspension fault | 0.92% |
| 30 | Indicator fault | 0.86% |
| 31 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.82% |
| 32 | Rear suspension fault | 0.63% |
| 33 | Driveshaft fault | 0.63% |
| 34 | Rear lamp not working | 0.62% |
| 35 | Parking brake condition | 0.61% |
| 36 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.59% |
| 37 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.56% |
| 38 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.55% |
| 39 | Steering rack fault | 0.53% |
| 40 | Seat belt condition | 0.51% |
| 41 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.47% |
| 42 | Fog lamp not working | 0.47% |
| 43 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.46% |
| 44 | Airbag warning light on | 0.43% |
| 45 | Horn not working | 0.41% |
| 46 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.37% |
| 47 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.35% |
| 48 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.29% |
| 49 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.28% |
| 50 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.28% |
| 51 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.24% |
| 52 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.23% |
| 53 | Brake caliper fault | 0.20% |
| 54 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.17% |
| 55 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.17% |
| 56 | Brake fluid leak | 0.16% |
| 57 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.15% |
| 58 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.14% |
| 59 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.14% |
| 60 | Brake pedal fault | 0.14% |
| 61 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.13% |
| 62 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.12% |
| 63 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.11% |
| 64 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.10% |
| 65 | Brake lever fault | 0.10% |
| 66 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.10% |
| 67 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.09% |
| 68 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.09% |
| 69 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.09% |
| 70 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.09% |
| 71 | Electrical switch fault | 0.08% |
| 72 | Engine oil leak | 0.07% |
| 73 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.07% |
| 74 | Steering column fault | 0.06% |
| 75 | Front passenger door fault | 0.05% |
| 76 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 77 | Steering free play excessive | 0.05% |
| 78 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.05% |
| 79 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.05% |
| 80 | Electronic parking brake fault | 0.04% |
| 81 | Driver door fault | 0.04% |
| 82 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.04% |
| 83 | Steering operation fault | 0.04% |
| 84 | Drag link end worn | 0.04% |
| 85 | Power steering pump fault | 0.04% |
| 86 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.04% |
| 87 | Steering lock fault | 0.04% |
| 88 | Steering arm worn | 0.04% |
| 89 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.03% |
| 90 | Body security fault | 0.03% |
| 91 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 92 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.03% |
| 93 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 94 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 95 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 96 | Power steering ram fault | 0.03% |
| 97 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.03% |
| 98 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.03% |
| 99 | Propshaft fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Driver airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 101 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 102 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.02% |
| 103 | Steering coupling worn | 0.02% |
| 104 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.02% |
| 105 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 106 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 107 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 108 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Steering box fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.02% |
| 111 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 112 | Passenger seat fault | 0.01% |
| 113 | Dip switch fault | 0.01% |
| 114 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.01% |
| 115 | Electronic braking system fault | 0.01% |
| 116 | Transmission oil leak | 0.01% |
| 117 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 118 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 119 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.01% |
| 120 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 123 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 125 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 127 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 129 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 130 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 131 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 133 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 134 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 135 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 139 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 140 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 142 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 143 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 144 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 145 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 148 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 153 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 156 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 157 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 158 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 159 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 160 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 162 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 165 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 167 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 168 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Anchor bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 176 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 177 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 178 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 180 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 181 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 182 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 184 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 185 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 186 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 187 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 188 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 189 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 190 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 191 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 192 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 193 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 194 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 195 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 196 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 197 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 198 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 199 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 200 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 201 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 202 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 203 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 204 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 204 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Jaguar MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for Jaguar, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Jaguar problems?
Based on analysis of 5.4M Jaguar MOT tests from DVSA data, Jaguar has 103 identified common problems across 34 models. The Jaguar Xjs has the most recorded problems. Suspension issues are the most common category.
Which Jaguar model has the most problems?
By total identified common problems, the Jaguar Xjs has the highest count with 29 problems. This is partly because it is one of the more popular Jaguar models on UK roads. See the models grid for a full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
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