Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate & common failures
The Jaguar Xkr appears in 50,497 MOT tests spanning model years 1996–2021, and 82.0% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (26.1% fail rate), the Xkr comes out 8.1pp better. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
Best and worst Xkr years
Ranked across Xkr years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
The strongest year on this record is 2012 (87.8% pass rate); the weakest is 2002 (78.1%). Older cars carry more of the difference than the average implies.
No single area dominates — suspension (7.3%) and lighting & signalling (5.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint dust cover, headlamp aim and catalyst emissions — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 2,613 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 10.8% in the 0-30k band and 27.7% in the 150k+ band, a 16.9-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 23.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Xkr model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,597 | 80.6% | 19.4% | Suspension |
| 1999 | 2,843 | 80.4% | 19.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2000 | 3,228 | 79.5% | 20.5% | Emissions & environmental |
| 2001 | 3,692 | 79.5% | 20.4% | Suspension |
| 2002 | 3,221 | 78.1% | 21.9% | Suspension |
| 2003 | 2,685 | 80.8% | 19.2% | Suspension |
| 2004 | 2,468 | 81.1% | 18.9% | Suspension |
| 2005 | 2,075 | 83.2% | 16.8% | Suspension |
| 2006 | 2,230 | 81.4% | 18.6% | Suspension |
| 2007 | 7,564 | 81.1% | 18.9% | Suspension |
| 2008 | 4,446 | 81.6% | 18.4% | Suspension |
| 2009 | 3,764 | 83.9% | 16.1% | Suspension |
| 2010 | 4,903 | 84.7% | 15.3% | Suspension |
| 2011 | 3,670 | 86.8% | 13.2% | Suspension |
| 2012 | 1,869 | 87.8% | 12.3% | Tyres |
| 2013 | 126 | 92.9% | 7.1% | Suspension |
| 2014 | 58 | 94.8% | 5.2% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 7.3% | 3,714 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 2,895 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.9% | 2,472 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.9% | 1,960 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 1,679 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.1% | 1,543 |
| 7 | Steering | 1.8% | 885 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.7% | 852 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint dust cover | 2,613 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 1,390 |
| 3 | Catalyst emissions | 1,192 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 1,098 |
| 5 | Wipers | 919 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 907 |
| 7 | Washers | 889 |
| 8 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 841 |
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 | 23.9% | 12,089 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.9% | 10,038 |
| 3 | Brakes | 16.5% | 8,338 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.6% | 2,847 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 2,521 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.5% | 2,300 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,966 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 15,644 | 14.9% |
| 60-90k | 17,276 | 18.3% |
| 90-120k | 9,562 | 21.7% |
| 120-150k | 3,032 | 26.0% |
| 150k+ | 993 | 27.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,753 | 17.8% |
| 2022 | 10,405 | 18.0% |
| 2023 | 10,181 | 17.9% |
| 2024 | 9,687 | 18.0% |
| 2025 | 9,471 | 18.1% |
What to check before buying a Jaguar Xkr
- Suspension (7.3% 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 (5.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jaguar Xkr?
82.0% of the 50,497 Jaguar Xkr MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 18.0% fail rate, across model years 1996–2021.
What does the Jaguar Xkr most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 7.3% of tests, then lighting & signalling (5.7%).
Which Xkr years are best and worst for MOT results?
2012 has the best pass rate at 87.8% and 2002 the weakest at 78.1%, from 1,869 and 3,221 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Xkr MOT results?
Fail rates run at 10.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 27.7% for 150k+, a 16.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 50,497 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.