2006 Jaguar Xkr — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Jaguar Xkr passed 81.4% of its 2,230 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 27.4% of the time, so this is 8.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (7.3%) and lighting & signalling (6.0%) 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, track rod end and headlamp aim — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 141 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 30.8% once past 150k — 2.5× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 25.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 7.3% | 164 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.0% | 135 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.2% | 115 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.3% | 97 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 70 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.9% | 64 |
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 | 141 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 89 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 85 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 49 |
| 5 | Wipers | 48 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 47 |
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 | 25.9% | 578 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.4% | 389 |
| 3 | Brakes | 15.1% | 337 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 125 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.2% | 115 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.2% | 71 |
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 | 155 | 12.3% |
| 30-60k | 628 | 17.4% |
| 60-90k | 797 | 17.7% |
| 90-120k | 459 | 22.9% |
| 120-150k | 150 | 19.3% |
| 150k+ | 39 | 30.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 459 | 17.2% |
| 2022 | 461 | 17.1% |
| 2023 | 460 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | 437 | 21.1% |
| 2025 | 413 | 17.7% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Xkr
On a 2006 Xkr, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (6.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.2% 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 2006 Jaguar Xkrs pass their MOT?
81.4% of the 2,230 2006 Jaguar Xkr MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Jaguar Xkr?
Suspension, recorded in 7.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (6.0%).
Does the 2006 Xkr get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.3% in the 0-30k band to 30.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,230 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.