2009 Jaguar Xkr — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2009 Jaguar Xkr passed 83.9% of its 3,764 recorded MOT tests. That is 9.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 25.5%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (6.8%) and lighting & signalling (4.7%) 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, linkage ball joint dust cover and headlamp aim — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 294 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 33.3% versus 13.6%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 21.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.8% | 254 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.7% | 177 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.4% | 164 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 113 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.4% | 92 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.5% | 56 |
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 | 294 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 101 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 70 |
| 4 | Wipers | 69 |
| 5 | Washers | 61 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 61 |
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 | 21.0% | 791 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.8% | 784 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.8% | 480 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 153 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 116 |
| 6 | Other defects | 3.0% | 113 |
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 | 345 | 13.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,465 | 14.5% |
| 60-90k | 1,357 | 16.4% |
| 90-120k | 467 | 19.9% |
| 120-150k | 88 | 21.6% |
| 150k+ | 42 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 769 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | 759 | 14.1% |
| 2023 | 758 | 15.4% |
| 2024 | 743 | 17.8% |
| 2025 | 735 | 17.4% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Xkr
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 6.8% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (6.8% 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 (4.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2009 Jaguar Xkrs pass their MOT?
83.9% of the 3,764 2009 Jaguar Xkr MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Jaguar Xkr?
Suspension, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.7%).
Does the 2009 Xkr get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.6% in the 0-30k band to 33.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,764 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.