2014 Jaguar XK MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 89.7% of Jaguar XKs first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. Across 3,477 XK first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) and suspension.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Jaguar XKs first used in 2014 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
89.7%
of 1,145 first tests; all cars first used in 2014: 68.6%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
3,477
first tests, 2023–2025; 1,145 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
62.9%
of 1,145 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
40,500
middle half: 26,500–56,500 miles; all cars first used in 2014: 80,500

How the 2014 Jaguar XK MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, XKs first used in 2014 against all cars first used in 2014 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the XK figure was 21.1 points higher.

2014 XKAll cars first used in 2014
60%70%80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2014, test year 2021: 76.3%All cars first used in 2014, test year 2022: 74.1%All cars first used in 2014, test year 2023: 71.7%All cars first used in 2014, test year 2024: 69.9%All cars first used in 2014, test year 2025: 68.6%2014 XK, test year 2021: 89%2014 XK, test year 2022: 87%2014 XK, test year 2023: 88.9%2014 XK, test year 2024: 88.2%2014 XK, test year 2025: 89.7%89.7%68.6%
View this chart as a table
Test year2014 XKAll cars first used 2014XK first tests
202189.0%76.3%1,194
202287.0%74.1%1,149
202388.9%71.7%1,188
202488.2%69.9%1,144
202589.7%68.6%1,145

Common 2014 Jaguar XK MOT failures

Share of the 385 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Tyres40.0%
Visibility26.0%
Suspension19.0%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment17.1%
Brakes9.4%

What to check on a 2014 Jaguar XK before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  2. Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
  3. Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.

Common 2014 Jaguar XK MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2014 XKs, as a share of all 3,477 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge11.2%388
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing5.9%205
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened3.6%125
Brake pads: wearing thin3.4%118
Tyre condition: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%87

Questions about the 2014 Jaguar XK MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2014 Jaguar XK?

In 2025, 89.7% of XKs first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2014 XK most often fail its MOT on?

Tyres (in 40.0% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (26.0%) and suspension (19.0%).

How often does a 2014 Jaguar XK fail its MOT?

In 2025, 10.3% of first tests on XKs first used in 2014 did not pass first time: 9.4% failed, and a further 0.9% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 385 of 3,477 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2014 Jaguar XK MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 11.2% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (5.9%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (3.6%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (3.4%) and “Tyre condition: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords” (2.5%).

Is a 2014 Jaguar XK reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 89.0% in 2021 to 89.7% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2014

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2014 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2014 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics · 2014 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2014 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2014 Vauxhall Astra MOT statistics

How the 2014 Jaguar XK MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2014 XK” means a Jaguar XK whose date of first use falls in 2014 (63, 14 and 64 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2014, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.