2000 Jaguar Xkr — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Jaguar Xkr passed 79.5% of its 3,228 recorded MOT tests. That is 6.0 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.6%. Failures cluster in emissions & environmental, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — emissions & environmental (7.6%) and suspension (7.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, headlamp aim and component mounting prescribed areas — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 271 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.1% in the 0-30k band and 28.3% in the 150k+ band, a 17.2-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 26.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emissions & environmental | 7.6% | 245 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.6% | 244 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.1% | 229 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.6% | 214 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 134 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.1% | 101 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 271 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 117 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 116 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 85 |
| 5 | Wipers | 82 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 79 |
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 | 26.1% | 843 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.9% | 707 |
| 3 | Tyres | 17.8% | 573 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.4% | 337 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.9% | 221 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.3% | 171 |
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 | 172 | 11.1% |
| 30-60k | 620 | 15.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,053 | 20.0% |
| 90-120k | 934 | 23.1% |
| 120-150k | 346 | 26.3% |
| 150k+ | 99 | 28.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 713 | 20.2% |
| 2022 | 705 | 22.3% |
| 2023 | 640 | 18.8% |
| 2024 | 588 | 19.7% |
| 2025 | 582 | 21.6% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Xkr
On a 2000 Xkr, emissions & environmental is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Emissions & environmental (7.6% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Suspension (7.6% 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.
- Brakes (7.1% 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
How many 2000 Jaguar Xkrs pass their MOT?
79.5% of the 3,228 2000 Jaguar Xkr MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Jaguar Xkr?
Emissions & environmental, recorded in 7.6% of tests, followed by suspension (7.6%).
Does the 2000 Xkr get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.1% in the 0-30k band to 28.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,228 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.