2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

510 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs31.0%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 510 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.7%
  2. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.3%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  6. Washers: not working2.0%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.5%
  2. Brakes14.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.4%
  4. Lights & electrics10.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Tyres5.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.6%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%

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: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. 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 2002 Jaguar Xkr?

In 2024, 69.0% of 2002 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 510 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Jaguar Xkr?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2002 Jaguar Xkr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).