2005 Jaguar Xkr — MOT failures & pass rate
2,075 MOT tests on the 2005 Jaguar Xkr are in this dataset, and 83.2% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (27.6% fail rate), the 2005 Xkr comes out 10.9pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (7.1%) and brakes (5.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, component mounting prescribed areas and pins and bushes — headlamp aim alone was recorded 55 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.7% once past 150k — 2.4× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 25.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 18.2% in 2021 to 14.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 7.1% | 148 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.3% | 111 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 110 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.1% | 86 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 58 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.2% | 46 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 55 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 54 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 48 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 45 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 37 |
| 6 | Anti-lock braking system | 37 |
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 | 25.4% | 528 |
| 2 | Tyres | 21.3% | 443 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.0% | 291 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.3% | 192 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.9% | 144 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.4% | 132 |
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 | 157 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 626 | 11.7% |
| 60-90k | 722 | 18.4% |
| 90-120k | 394 | 22.6% |
| 120-150k | 134 | 26.1% |
| 150k+ | 42 | 16.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 451 | 18.2% |
| 2022 | 425 | 16.2% |
| 2023 | 419 | 16.5% |
| 2024 | 403 | 17.9% |
| 2025 | 377 | 14.8% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Xkr
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 7.1% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (7.1% 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 (5.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2005 Jaguar Xkrs pass their MOT?
83.2% of the 2,075 2005 Jaguar Xkr MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Jaguar Xkr?
Suspension, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by brakes (5.3%).
Does the 2005 Xkr get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 16.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,075 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.