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GJ55 BBE

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,443 mi
Last recorded37,443 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 BBE
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 37,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 37,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 36,739 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 36,114 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 36,112 miles

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

Nearside Front corroded and holed

Pass 30 Oct 2020 35,903 miles

Nearside Front corroded hole in floor

Fail 19 Oct 2020 35,893 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front corroded hole in floor

Pass 24 May 2019 31,531 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre side wall slight cut

handbrake performance poor

Pass 1 May 2018 29,123 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 29,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,810 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all four wheels have slight damage to the wheel trims

Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,639 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 22,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 19,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads wearing

Fail 8 May 2013 18,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front headlight cotains small amount of water

Pass 8 May 2013 18,254 miles

nearside front headlight cotains small amount of water

Pass 8 Feb 2012 17,211 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 17,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,660 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 12,173 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 10,699 miles

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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GJ55 BBE is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GJ55 BBE, 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 GJ55 BBE registered?

GJ55 BBE is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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