2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Jaguar Xjr MOT pass rate and common faults

121 MOT tests in 2024. 70.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time70.3%
Failed or needed repairs29.8%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 121 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  2. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.5%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.7%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension10.7%
  2. Brakes9.1%
  3. Tyres7.4%
  4. Steering6.6%
  5. Lights & electrics6.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  8. Wheels1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.6%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Jaguar Xjr?

In 2024, 70.3% of 2006 Jaguar Xjr cars passed their MOT first time, across 121 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Jaguar Xjr?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Jaguar Xjr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).