Jaguar XKR MOT failures and reliability
In 2023 the Jaguar XKR took 8,784 MOT tests in Britain and passed 76% of them first time, above the national average of 71% for all cars. The figures below come from the DVSA's record of every test, so they show what testers actually found on these cars rather than what owners report.
- MOT tests in 2023
- 8,784
- First-time pass rate
- 76%
- All cars
- 71%
What the XKR fails on
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against the figure for all cars.
- Suspension8.2% (all cars 9.0%)
- Lights and electrics6.5% (all cars 11.3%)
- Brakes5.3% (all cars 6.8%)
- Tyres4.7% (all cars 6.4%)
- Visibility3.6% (all cars 4.8%)
- Exhaust and emissions3.5% (all cars 3.1%)
- Steering1.9% (all cars 1.8%)
- Body and structure1.8% (all cars 3.5%)
Most common failure items
Share of tests on which each item was recorded.
- Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2.5%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively 1.6%
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction 1.6%
- Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 1.6%
- Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.5%
- Headlamp aim: too low 1.3%
- Suspension arms, pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn 1.2%
- SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault 1.2%
Most common advisories
- Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 12.9%
- Tyres, condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6.8%
- Suspension arms, pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 5.4%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 5.4%
- Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material 4.6%
- Brake pads: wearing thin 4.2%
- Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened 3.8%
- Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive 2.7%
Pass rate by year of registration
Older cars fail more often whatever the model, so compare a car with others of the same age.
| First registered | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 492 | 76% |
| 2000 | 558 | 76% |
| 2001 | 652 | 73% |
| 2002 | 544 | 72% |
| 2003 | 461 | 73% |
| 2004 | 428 | 72% |
| 2005 | 369 | 78% |
| 2006 | 392 | 72% |
| 2007 | 1,285 | 73% |
| 2008 | 752 | 75% |
| 2009 | 659 | 81% |
| 2010 | 870 | 81% |
| 2011 | 670 | 82% |
| 2012 | 338 | 85% |
Typical mileage by age
Average odometer reading at the MOT, by the car's age in years at the test.
| Age at test | Average mileage |
|---|---|
| 11 years | 50,937 miles |
| 12 years | 51,904 miles |
| 13 years | 60,129 miles |
| 14 years | 63,049 miles |
| 15 years | 68,348 miles |
| 16 years | 72,756 miles |
| 17 years | 73,165 miles |
| 18 years | 72,185 miles |
| 19 years | 79,171 miles |
| 20 years | 78,264 miles |
Check a particular XKR
Model figures tell you what to look out for. To see one car's own MOT history, mileage and tax, enter its registration.
Other Jaguar models
- Jaguar XF
- Jaguar F Pace
- Jaguar XE
- Jaguar X Type
- Jaguar E Pace
- Jaguar XJ
- Jaguar F Type
- Jaguar S Type
- Jaguar I Pace
- Jaguar XK
- Jaguar XK8
- Jaguar XJS
- Jaguar XJR
- Jaguar E Type
Source: Department for Transport, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023, cars and light vans, normal tests only. Pass rates are first-time passes; a pass after repair at the test station counts as a fail. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.