2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Jaguar XK MOT pass rate and common faults

588 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 588 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    14 marked dangerous
  4. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  8. Washers: not working1.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    16 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    8 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.1%
  2. Brakes6.8%
  3. Lights & electrics6.5%
  4. Tyres5.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Steering1.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened5.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%

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 2010 Jaguar XK?

In 2024, 78.4% of 2010 Jaguar XK cars passed their MOT first time, across 588 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Jaguar XK reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 132, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).