JAGUAR XK MOT pass rate
86.1% of 16,429 JAGUAR XK MOT tests pass.
The XK has a pass rate of 86.1%, a little higher than the average across all JAGUAR models (85.1%).
The JAGUAR XK passes its MOT 86.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 92.9% at 6–10 years to 81.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 92.9% | 1,518 | 38,793 miles |
| 10–15 years | 89.2% | 7,196 | 53,549 miles |
| 15+ years | 81.9% | 7,709 | 77,405 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the JAGUAR XK
The most common reason the JAGUAR XK fails its MOT is suspension — present in 59.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 59.1% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 30.0% | Not working |
| Brakes | 25.3% | Ferrule excessively corroded |
| Tyres | 23.6% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Visibility | 19.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 13.9% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.7% | Fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related JAGUAR models
- JAGUAR XF — 81.5% pass rate
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 90.5% pass rate
- JAGUAR XE — 87.1% pass rate
- JAGUAR E-PACE — 91.9% pass rate
- JAGUAR XJ — 82.3% pass rate
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 64.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the JAGUAR XK?
- 86.1% of JAGUAR XK MOT tests pass, based on 16,429 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the JAGUAR XK?
- The most common reason the JAGUAR XK fails its MOT is suspension — present in 59.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
- Does this show the JAGUAR XK's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the JAGUAR service history guide for how to check and keep one.