2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

370 MOT tests in 2024. 73.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time73.0%
Failed or needed repairs27.0%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 370 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.7%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.1%
  2. Brakes14.9%
  3. Lights & electrics11.4%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Seat belts & airbags4.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  7. Steering3.8%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.9%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened5.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%

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: 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 2006 Jaguar Xkr?

In 2024, 73.0% of 2006 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 370 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Jaguar Xkr?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 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).