2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Jaguar XK MOT pass rate and common faults

123 MOT tests in 2024. 92.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time92.7%
Failed or needed repairs7.3%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 123 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.8%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    1 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  6. Washers: not working0.8%
  7. Registration plates: insecure0.8%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.8%
  9. Horn: not working0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  2. Tyres1.6%
  3. Brakes1.6%
  4. Lights & electrics1.6%
  5. Suspension0.8%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2015 Jaguar XK?

In 2024, 92.7% of 2015 Jaguar XK cars passed their MOT first time, across 123 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Jaguar XK?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; coil spring: fractured or broken; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2015 Jaguar XK reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).