2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

605 MOT tests in 2024. 76.2% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time76.2%
Failed or needed repairs23.8%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 605 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  3. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    14 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    14 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    11 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: not working1.2%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.9%
  2. Lights & electrics6.1%
  3. Tyres5.8%
  4. Brakes4.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Steering2.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%

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: suspension arms - 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 2009 Jaguar Xkr?

In 2024, 76.2% of 2009 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 605 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Jaguar Xkr?

The most common failure reasons were 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; anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 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).