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JS05 XKR

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,549 mi
Last recorded94,549 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS05 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,549 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,388 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,175 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,391 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,738 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,255 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 90,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,760 miles

slight play in both rear suspension hubs

Fail 5 Sep 2016 89,760 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

slight play in both rear suspension hubs

Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,273 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 89,261 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 87,826 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 11 Aug 2014 87,826 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges almost to cord

Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,447 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,638 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,205 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 69,205 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,042 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2008 52,134 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 52,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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JS05 XKR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JS05 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 21 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JS05 XKR registered?

JS05 XKR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is JS05 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS05 XKR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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