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JW55 XKR

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,662 mi
Last recorded54,662 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW55 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 54,662 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 53,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 53,292 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,634 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,456 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 48,284 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 48,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 46,956 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 46,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,635 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under side rusting

Fail 4 Jan 2019 44,635 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

under side rusting

Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,949 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,260 miles

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

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

compontes on under side rusty

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 40,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

compontes on under side rusty

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,333 miles

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

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,073 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 36,073 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,275 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,757 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,294 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,041 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,083 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,994 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,196 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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JW55 XKR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 52,898 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 JW55 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 JW55 XKR registered?

JW55 XKR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is JW55 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JW55 XKR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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