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L23 XKR

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,159 mi
Last recorded96,159 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 96,118 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 96,017 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 95,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 95,319 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,937 miles

Movement in both driveshaft outer universal joints

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both -- age cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,463 miles

Nearside parking brake requires attention

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both -- age cracked (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both -- age cracking (2.2.C.1c)

dampness around rear diff

movement in both driveshaft outer universal joints

Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,708 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 86,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,923 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,782 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,509 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 68,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 65,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,610 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,665 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,459 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,589 miles

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

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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L23 XKR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L23 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 L23 XKR registered?

L23 XKR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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