2011 Jaguar Xkr — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Jaguar Xkr passed 86.8% of its 3,670 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (23.2% fail rate), the 2011 Xkr comes out 10.0pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (5.0%) and tyres (4.1%) 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 292 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 17.8% versus 9.5%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 5.0% | 184 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.1% | 149 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 129 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 97 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.5% | 55 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 43 |
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 | 292 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 72 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 67 |
| 4 | Wipers | 65 |
| 5 | Washers | 55 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 40 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.1% | 700 |
| 2 | Suspension | 17.3% | 636 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.4% | 383 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 3.5% | 129 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 128 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.6% | 96 |
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 | 528 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,951 | 13.0% |
| 60-90k | 947 | 14.6% |
| 90-120k | 214 | 17.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 761 | 12.5% |
| 2022 | 721 | 12.3% |
| 2023 | 757 | 13.7% |
| 2024 | 718 | 13.7% |
| 2025 | 713 | 13.6% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Xkr
On a 2011 Xkr, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (5.0% 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.
- Tyres (4.1% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.5% 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 2011 Jaguar Xkrs pass their MOT?
86.8% of the 3,670 2011 Jaguar Xkr MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Jaguar Xkr?
Suspension, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by tyres (4.1%).
Does the 2011 Xkr get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 17.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,670 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.