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KL55 VMW

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,986 mi
Last recorded96,986 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 VMW
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 96,986 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 96,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,713 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 92,434 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 89,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear mounting prescribed areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,268 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,581 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 87,544 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,065 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,414 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met. system may require repair or adjustment.

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,781 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,289 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 79,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,058 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,889 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,871 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,155 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,324 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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KL55 VMW is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KL55 VMW, 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 KL55 VMW registered?

KL55 VMW is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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