2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Jaguar Xjr MOT pass rate and common faults

155 MOT tests in 2024. 76.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time76.1%
Failed or needed repairs23.9%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 155 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. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.3%
  2. Lights & electrics9.7%
  3. Brakes8.4%
  4. Steering6.5%
  5. Tyres6.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  8. Wheels1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.7%

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 Xjr?

In 2024, 76.1% of 2007 Jaguar Xjr cars passed their MOT first time, across 155 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

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

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; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Jaguar Xjr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 134, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).