Jaguar F-pace s awd auto vs Jaguar Xj: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar F-pace s awd auto
92%
MOT pass rate · 85 vehicles
More reliable
Jaguar Xj
77%
MOT pass rate · 80,612 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar F-pace s awd auto is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar F-pace s awd auto | Jaguar Xj |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 77% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 23% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 8% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 30,178 mi | 113,306 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 85 | 80,612 |
Most common faults
Jaguar F-pace s awd auto
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- engine cover and under trays fitted
Jaguar Xj
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar F-pace s awd auto is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Jaguar F-pace s awd auto report Full Jaguar Xj report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.