2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Jaguar XK MOT pass rate and common faults

551 MOT tests in 2024. 85.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

133Well above average
Passed first time85.3%
Failed or needed repairs14.7%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 551 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  6. Washers: not working0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    6 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension7.4%
  2. Tyres4.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  4. Lights & electrics2.5%
  5. Brakes1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover 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 2012 Jaguar XK?

In 2024, 85.3% of 2012 Jaguar XK cars passed their MOT first time, across 551 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Jaguar XK?

The most common failure reasons were linkage 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; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Jaguar XK reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 133, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).