2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

1,259 MOT tests in 2024. 74.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time74.1%
Failed or needed repairs25.9%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,259 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 dirt3.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  4. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  5. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.4%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.5%
  2. Lights & electrics10.2%
  3. Brakes9.2%
  4. Steering5.7%
  5. Tyres5.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%

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 2007 Jaguar Xkr?

In 2024, 74.1% of 2007 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,259 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Jaguar Xkr?

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 arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Jaguar Xkr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).