2007 Jaguar XK · 3,544 MOT tests
2007 Jaguar XK reliability
2007 Jaguar XKs fail 25.6% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 XK years (3,544 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKs: 17.8%)
- 25.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 72,690
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,544
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.5% of tests fail here (64% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Jaguar XK
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10%
- Lights and electrics7%
- Brakes6.2%
- Tyres5.2%
- Steering4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end dust cover damaged 3.02%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.91%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.74%
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 1.58%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.55%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.5%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.13%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.24%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.25%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.16%) · Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (4.46%)
Is a 2007 Jaguar XK reliable?
2007 Jaguar XKs fail 25.6% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 XK years (3,544 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Jaguar XK MOT?
Most often track rod end dust cover damaged (3.02% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (2.91% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Jaguar XK have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Jaguar XK shows 72,690 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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