2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Jaguar XK MOT pass rate and common faults

1,106 MOT tests in 2024. 88.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time88.1%
Failed or needed repairs11.9%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,106 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%
    23 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    21 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: not working0.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    15 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  3. Suspension1.7%
  4. Lights & electrics1.7%
  5. Brakes1.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Wheels0.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%

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 a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. 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 2014 Jaguar XK?

In 2024, 88.1% of 2014 Jaguar XK cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,106 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Jaguar XK?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Jaguar XK reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).