2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

417 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

129Well above average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 417 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.6%
  2. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%
    10 marked dangerous
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.4%
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.4%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.2%
    8 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes10.8%
  2. Lights & electrics10.6%
  3. Suspension10.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  5. Tyres6.2%
  6. Body & chassis4.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2004 Jaguar Xkr?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2004 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 417 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Jaguar Xkr?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Jaguar Xkr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 129, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).