Jaguar XK Series statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 17,218 −4.3% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 11,032 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 77.1% Cars of the same ages 60.8%
• Rank by number licensed No. 266 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2014 27,044 licensed
• Average annual mileage 2,095 miles a year

How many Jaguar XK Series are left in Great Britain?

There were 17,218 Jaguar XK Series licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 11,032 declared off the road (SORN). That is 36.3% fewer than the peak of 27,044 in 2014.

Jaguar XK Series MOT reliability

In 2025, 77.1% of Jaguar XK Series MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Jaguar XK Series tested pass 60.8% of the time, so the Jaguar XK Series does better than average for its age, by 16.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 76.7%.

Jaguar XK Series MOT failures

Suspension is the most common reason a Jaguar XK Series fails its MOT, appearing on 39.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.9% of Jaguar XK Series tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Jaguar XK Series MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Jaguar XK Series failed its MOT in 2025 was “Suspension arms: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, on 10.3% of 5,183 failed tests. 45.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Jaguar XK Series by year

18 years of the Jaguar XK Series, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2005 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (80.8% passed first time) and the 1998 cars worst (72.3%).

Jaguar XK Series engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 17,410 Jaguar XK Series licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 40.2% have an engine of 4,101cc to 4,200cc, and 29.3% have an engine of 5,001cc to 5,100cc. The share with an engine of 3,901cc to 4,000cc has fallen from 32.2% in 2014 to 22.8%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Jaguar XK Series fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Jaguar XK Series from 2000, when the data begins, to 2014. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2014), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 22.2 to 25.2 mpg, with CO2 of 264 to 305 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “XK”, “Jaguar XK8”, “Jaguar XKR”, “XK8”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Jaguar XK Series safety recalls

DVSA lists 8 safety recalls for the Jaguar XK Series since 1992, the first in 1997. The most recent was launched on 23 January 2015.

All 8 Jaguar XK Series recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Jaguar XK Series. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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