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BT05 EXP

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,645 mi
Last recorded130,645 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EXP
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 130,645 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 130,562 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 130,415 miles

nearside sill corroded and damage

offside sill corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2024 130,165 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,324 miles

Underbody covered in under seal

Front radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 129,256 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Could not be turn off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched

Underbody covered in under seal

Pass 14 Dec 2021 128,447 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 127,588 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 125,821 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 125,810 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 122,267 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 122,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,628 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 121,626 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor section corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 120,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 120,198 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres cuts in outer walls

Fail 26 Jan 2017 112,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 255/35z/20 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres cuts in outer walls

Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 94,575 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 94,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,080 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 89,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

airbag warning light on

Fail 23 Nov 2012 78,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

airbag warning light on

Fail 8 Nov 2012 77,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Airbag warning light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,312 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

Fail 26 May 2011 65,642 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,158 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,872 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 42,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,879 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 35,474 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)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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BT05 EXP is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 52,898 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 Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 EXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT05 EXP is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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