2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

326 MOT tests in 2024. 84.4% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time84.4%
Failed or needed repairs15.6%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 326 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: not working2.5%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  4. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  2. Suspension6.1%
  3. Tyres3.4%
  4. Lights & electrics2.8%
  5. Brakes1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Wheels0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted3.1%

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: washers: not working. 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 Xkr?

In 2024, 84.4% of 2012 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 326 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

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

The most common failure reasons were washers: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2012 Jaguar Xkr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).