2004 Jaguar XKR · 1,445 MOT tests
2004 Jaguar XKR reliability
2004 Jaguar XKRs fail 28.4% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 XKR years (1,445 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKRs: 22.6%)
- 28.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKRs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 77,602
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,445
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Jaguar XKR
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10%
- Suspension9.1%
- Brakes8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.2%
- Tyres4.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.11%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.28%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.01%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.73%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.52%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.38%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.48%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.67%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.08%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.67%)
Other years
Every Jaguar XKR year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Jaguar XKR reliable?
2004 Jaguar XKRs fail 28.4% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 XKR years (1,445 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Jaguar XKR MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (3.11% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.28% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (2.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Jaguar XKR have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Jaguar XKR shows 77,602 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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