2002 Jaguar XKR · 1,791 MOT tests
2002 Jaguar XKR reliability
2002 Jaguar XKRs fail 30.3% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 XKR years (1,791 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKRs: 22.6%)
- 30.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKRs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 80,234
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,791
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 7.4% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Jaguar XKR
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.4%
- Brakes10.2%
- Lights and electrics8.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Tyres4.4%
- Body, chassis and structure4.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.41%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.35%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 3.13%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.74%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.18%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.01%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.06%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.42%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.25%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (5.03%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Jaguar XKR reliable?
2002 Jaguar XKRs fail 30.3% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 XKR years (1,791 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Jaguar XKR MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (3.41% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (3.35% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (3.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Jaguar XKR have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2002 Jaguar XKR shows 80,234 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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