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BG05 EKW

2005 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,974 mi
Last recorded94,974 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xjr77,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 EKW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 94,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 94,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 92,455 miles

gearbox cooler pipe has oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2023 92,453 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

gearbox oil cooler pipe leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,051 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 90,051 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,708 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 85,105 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 85,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,455 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 83,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,723 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 73,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,472 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 64,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,147 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 59,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,463 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 1,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,781 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 44,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges of tread

Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,541 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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BG05 EKW is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 77,640 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 EKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 EKW registered?

BG05 EKW is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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