2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Jaguar XK MOT pass rate and common faults

554 MOT tests in 2024. 82.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

133Well above average
Passed first time82.1%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 554 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  4. Washers: not working1.3%
  5. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    8 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.8%
  2. Lights & electrics5.6%
  3. Tyres5.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  5. Brakes4.2%
  6. Body & chassis0.9%
  7. Steering0.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.5%

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 2011 Jaguar XK?

In 2024, 82.1% of 2011 Jaguar XK cars passed their MOT first time, across 554 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Jaguar XK reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 133, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).