Verdict
The Jaguar XK passes its MOT first time on 80.8% of tests, 12.2 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (68.6%). That puts it ahead of 97% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2012 XK does best (beats 98% of cars) and the 2015 worst (beats 93%).
Of its engines, the 5.0 Petrol does best (beats 98%) and the 4.2 Petrol worst (beats 96%).
Better than average on suspension, lights & electrics, brakes.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 Petrol | 76.2% | Beats 96% | A |
| 5.0 Petrol | 86.0% | Beats 98% | A |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Tyre damage & cracking
Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre. - Headlight aim
Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left. - Windscreen washers
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail. - Track rod ends
Feel for play or knocking in the steering and check for wear on the inner edges of the front tyres. - Tyre tread depth
Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems. - Brake pads
Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyre damage & cracking | 3.6% | 3.4% | 1.1× |
| Ball joint dust covers | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.5× |
| Headlight aim | 1.9% | 3.5% | 0.5× |
| Windscreen washers | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.7× |
| Track rod ends | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2× |
| Windscreen wipers | 1.5% | 2.6% | 0.6× |
| Tyre tread depth | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6× |
| Brake pads | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6× |
| Engine warning light | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8× |
| Sidelights | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.3× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 41.3 |
| A tyre seriously damaged | 23.4 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 18.9 |
| Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 16.2 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 16.0 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 15.2 |
| A tyre cords visible or damaged | 12.4 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12.4 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2015 Jaguar XK1 engine89.4% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 Petrol | 89.4% | Beats 93% | A |
2014 Jaguar XK1 engine88.9% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 Petrol | 88.9% | Beats 98% | A |
2013 Jaguar XK1 engine87.3% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 Petrol | 87.3% | Beats 98% | A |
2012 Jaguar XK1 engine85.7% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 Petrol | 85.7% | Beats 98% | A |
2011 Jaguar XK1 engine83.5% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 Petrol | 83.5% | Beats 98% | A |
2010 Jaguar XK2 engines81.3% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 Petrol | 80.7% | Beats 98% | A |
| 4.2 Petrol | 82.2% | Beats 98% | A |
2009 Jaguar XK2 engines78.6% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 Petrol | 78.4% | Beats 96% | A |
| 5.0 Petrol | 78.9% | Beats 97% | A |
2008 Jaguar XK1 engine77.1% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 Petrol | 77.1% | Beats 96% | A |
2007 Jaguar XK1 engine75.2% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 Petrol | 75.2% | Beats 95% | A |
2006 Jaguar XK1 engine75.2% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 Petrol | 75.2% | Beats 96% | A |
FAQ
What is the Jaguar XK MOT pass rate?
80.8% of MOT tests on the Jaguar XK were passed first time, based on 69,461 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2006–2015. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 68.6% of the time.
Is the Jaguar XK reliable?
On MOT results it rates A (excellent): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 97% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Jaguar XK year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2012 XK does best for its age and mileage: it beats 98% of cars on UK roads. The 2015 does worst: it beats 93%.
Which Jaguar XK engine is best?
Across all years, the 5.0 Petrol does best: it beats 98% of cars on UK roads. The 4.2 Petrol does worst: it beats 96%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Jaguar XK?
The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, ball joint dust covers, headlight aim. Compared with similar cars, ball joint dust covers comes up 2.5× as often.