2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

442 MOT tests in 2024. 74.2% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time74.2%
Failed or needed repairs25.8%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 442 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.0%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.9%
  2. Lights & electrics11.3%
  3. Brakes9.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  5. Tyres5.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.9%
  8. Steering2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%

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: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. 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 2003 Jaguar Xkr?

In 2024, 74.2% of 2003 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 442 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Jaguar Xkr?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2003 Jaguar Xkr 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).