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J42 XKR

2009 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,091 mi
Last recorded75,091 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Jaguar Xkr45,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 75,091 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 75,091 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 71,388 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 71,377 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 71,356 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 68,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,078 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2021 60,702 miles

Front black number plate screw used to change appearance of 42 to resemble 4.2

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear black number plate screw used to change appearance of 42 to resemble 4.2

Fail 11 Mar 2021 60,702 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Front black number plate screw used to change appearance of 42 to resemble 4.2

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear black number plate screw used to change appearance of 42 to resemble 4.2

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,418 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm inner bush/pin dust cover split

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm outer bush/pin dust cover split

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,987 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 58,987 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,941 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 56,941 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,969 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,579 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,896 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,794 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 35,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 29 Mar 2012 26,775 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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J42 XKR is a 2009 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,877 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 J42 XKR, 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 17 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J42 XKR registered?

J42 XKR is a 2009 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is J42 XKR safe to buy?

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