2007 Jaguar Xkr — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,564 MOT tests, the 2007 Jaguar Xkr recorded an 81.1% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 26.9% of the time, so this is 8.0pp 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 (7.6%) 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, track rod end and linkage ball joint dust cover — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 798 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.7% in the 0-30k band and 28.1% in the 150k+ band, a 14.5-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 23.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 7.6% | 572 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 432 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.8% | 359 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.3% | 328 |
| 5 | Steering | 3.8% | 290 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 225 |
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 | 798 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 456 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 249 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 239 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 148 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 132 |
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 | 23.8% | 1,799 |
| 2 | Tyres | 21.0% | 1,591 |
| 3 | Brakes | 17.3% | 1,307 |
| 4 | Steering | 6.3% | 477 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 424 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 4.6% | 349 |
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 | 490 | 13.7% |
| 30-60k | 2,216 | 18.1% |
| 60-90k | 2,922 | 19.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,374 | 18.6% |
| 120-150k | 397 | 24.7% |
| 150k+ | 160 | 28.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,549 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 1,556 | 19.4% |
| 2023 | 1,540 | 19.9% |
| 2024 | 1,491 | 18.9% |
| 2025 | 1,428 | 18.8% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Xkr
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 7.6% of tests. Start there.
- 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.
- 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 (4.8% 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 2007 Jaguar Xkrs pass their MOT?
81.1% of the 7,564 2007 Jaguar Xkr MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Jaguar Xkr?
Suspension, recorded in 7.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.7%).
Does the 2007 Xkr get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.7% in the 0-30k band to 28.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,564 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.