Jaguar XK MOT Results

Registered in 2008
77.1% pass rate
from 717 tests in 2021
(46% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XK is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.3% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension rods (21 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (50 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.98% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.56% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
      • 0.14% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.14% fail on Arm
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.98% fail on Tread depth (73% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 3.2% fail on Brakes (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.98% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.28% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.98% fail on Mechanical brake components (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.98% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.84% fail on Brake performance (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.42% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.14% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.98% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
      • 0.14% fail on Hose
    • 0.28% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.28% fail on Engine mounting condition (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Condition
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