2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

627 MOT tests in 2024. 83.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

135Well above average
Passed first time83.7%
Failed or needed repairs16.3%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 627 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Washers: not working1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    14 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  6. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative1.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.0%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.6%
  2. Tyres6.2%
  3. Lights & electrics4.9%
  4. Brakes3.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.1%
  8. Wheels0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.5%

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: suspension arms - 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 2011 Jaguar Xkr?

In 2024, 83.7% of 2011 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 627 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Jaguar Xkr?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Jaguar Xkr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 135, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).