2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Jaguar XK MOT pass rate and common faults

987 MOT tests in 2024. 72.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time72.6%
Failed or needed repairs27.4%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 987 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 dirt4.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  4. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded1.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    20 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  10. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension14.9%
  2. Lights & electrics11.7%
  3. Brakes11.3%
  4. Steering6.0%
  5. Tyres5.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%

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 XK?

In 2024, 72.6% of 2007 Jaguar XK cars passed their MOT first time, across 987 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

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

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; 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. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Jaguar XK reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).