2006 Jaguar XK · 6,035 MOT tests
2006 Jaguar XK reliability
2006 Jaguar XKs fail 22.8% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 XK years (6,035 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKs: 17.8%)
- 22.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 78,492
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,035
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.5% of tests fail here (15% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Jaguar XK
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.1%
- Lights and electrics7.3%
- Brakes4.9%
- Tyres4.5%
- Steering3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.52%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.35%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.17%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Suspension rod dust cover no longer sealed 1.62%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 1.33%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.26%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.02%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (4.54%) · Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (3.4%)
Is a 2006 Jaguar XK reliable?
2006 Jaguar XKs fail 22.8% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 XK years (6,035 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Jaguar XK MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (2.52% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (2.35% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Jaguar XK have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Jaguar XK shows 78,492 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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