Is the Jaguar XK ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 8,283 MOT tests, around 97% of Jaguar XK models still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 2% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Every petrol XK in the data (2005 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 97%
- Likely charged
- 2%
- Depends on the car
- 1%
- MOT tests analysed
- 8,283
Check a specific XK
Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
XK ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many XK models of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Likely compliant120 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant1,176 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant840 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant546 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant569 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant592 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant600 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant704 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant1,091 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,778 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard69 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the XK
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of XK models tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how XK models fare at the MOT too: see the Jaguar XK MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Jaguar XK for London: what the MOT data shows
The Jaguar XK models in this data were first registered between 2005 and 2015. 2006 was the most common year, with 1,781 tests (22% of the total), and half were registered in 2009 or later.
Almost every XK in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2015) passed first time 84% of the time at 30,869 miles on average, and the oldest (2005) passed 71% at 77,754 miles.
On a budget, the oldest petrol XK models likely to comply are from 2006. 1,778 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 75% of the time and averaged 81,052 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the XK's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (4.5% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (1.9%); steering: "ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (1.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 11.6% of tests.
Overall, 81% of XK models passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 62,081 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Jaguar models
About this data
Based on 8,283 first MOT tests of the Jaguar XK carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 8,283 MOT tests say about the Jaguar XK and London's ULEZ.
Is the Jaguar XK ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 97% of XK models on the road are likely compliant and 2% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol XK years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol XK models first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific XK is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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