2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Jaguar XK MOT pass rate and common faults

811 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 811 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    15 marked dangerous
  2. Washers: not working1.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    14 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  7. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  3. Suspension3.1%
  4. Lights & electrics2.6%
  5. Brakes1.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Wheels0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted3.1%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2013 Jaguar XK?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2013 Jaguar XK cars passed their MOT first time, across 811 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Jaguar XK?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; washers: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 Jaguar XK reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).