2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

814 MOT tests in 2024. 80.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time80.0%
Failed or needed repairs20.0%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 814 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  4. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  5. Washers: not working1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    15 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  8. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened1.1%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.4%
  2. Lights & electrics7.7%
  3. Tyres4.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Brakes3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Steering0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2010 Jaguar Xkr?

In 2024, 80.0% of 2010 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 814 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Jaguar Xkr?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 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).