2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

354 MOT tests in 2024. 76.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time76.0%
Failed or needed repairs24.0%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 354 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  2. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.5%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  8. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative1.4%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  10. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.0%
  2. Suspension10.7%
  3. Brakes8.2%
  4. Tyres5.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  6. Body & chassis2.8%
  7. Steering2.3%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%

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 2005 Jaguar Xkr?

In 2024, 76.0% of 2005 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 354 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 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; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Jaguar Xkr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 134, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).