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JAGUAR XK MOT Pass Rate

83.3% of 3,574 JAGUAR XK MOT tests pass.

The XK's pass rate of 83.3% is in line with the average across all JAGUAR models, at 84.1%.

The JAGUAR XK has a pass rate of 83.3%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 95.5% at 6–10 years to 80.9% at 15+ years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 years95.5%10–15 years85.4%15+ years80.9%
JAGUAR XK pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearstoo few tests (1)1no reading
6–10 years95.5%8935,714 miles
10–15 years85.4%1,61452,251 miles
15+ years80.9%1,87081,188 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the JAGUAR XK

The most common reason the JAGUAR XK fails its MOT is suspension — present in 62.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".

Top MOT failure categories for the JAGUAR XK
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Suspension62.6%ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment29.7%not working
Brakes24.5%inoperative on one side
Tyres24.2%has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Visibility17.9%does not clear the windscreen effectively
Steering16.4%ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Noise, emissions and leaks5.1%inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.6%warning lamp indicates a fault
Body, chassis, structure1.8%has a major leak of exhaust gases
Identification of the vehicle1.0%does not conform to the specified requirements

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