Jaguar Xkr
From 16,084 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Xkrs fare better: 2012 models pass at 90.7% vs 76.6% for 1998.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 822 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 822 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 306 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 292 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 289 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 275 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 240 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 193 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 189 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 173 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 152 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 28% of Xkr failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £95.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 90.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2011 | 88.9% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2010 | 84.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 2009 | 83.4% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
11 earlier years
| 2008 | 82.6% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 81.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2006 | 77.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 2005 | 80.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2004 | 72.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2003 | 81.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2002 | 74.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2001 | 78.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2000 | 81.7% | lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1999 | 80.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1998 | 76.6% | lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xkrs tested had between 32,746 and 80,527 miles on the clock.
At 55,696 median miles, the Xkr has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jaguar models
| Jaguar Xf | 81.7% |
| Jaguar F-Pace | 88.9% |
| Jaguar Xe | 85.6% |
| Jaguar E-Pace | 89.9% |
| Jaguar Xj | 81.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate?
The Jaguar Xkr has a 81.5% MOT pass rate based on 16,084 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jaguar Xkr?
The most common MOT failure on the Jaguar Xkr is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 822 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Jaguar Xkr at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jaguar Xkr is 55,696 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,746 and 80,527 miles.
Buying a used Xkr?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 81.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £95 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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