2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Jaguar XK MOT pass rate and common faults

1,600 MOT tests in 2024. 73.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time73.6%
Failed or needed repairs26.4%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,600 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  4. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    33 marked dangerous
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.4%
  2. Lights & electrics9.9%
  3. Brakes8.7%
  4. Tyres5.6%
  5. Steering4.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%

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: 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 2006 Jaguar XK?

In 2024, 73.6% of 2006 Jaguar XK cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,600 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Jaguar XK?

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

Is the 2006 Jaguar XK 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).