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BT54 RWJ

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

91,143 mi
Last recorded91,143 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 RWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 91,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 89,299 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 87,286 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 87,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 85,249 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,750 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 83,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front sub-frame mounting in poor condition

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,374 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,051 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,811 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 69,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush a frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush a frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,547 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,668 miles

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

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

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 61,215 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,451 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,630 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,644 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 52,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 48,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BT54 RWJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BT54 RWJ, 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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What year was BT54 RWJ registered?

BT54 RWJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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