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R14 SBC

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,233 mi
Last recorded85,233 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 SBC
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 85,233 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 85,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 83,705 miles

spacers on rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,557 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,557 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,388 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 81,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2015 81,238 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 81,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,644 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 75,225 miles

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

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

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 75,224 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 66,976 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 66,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,500 miles

front tyre inner edge worn pirelli 255 35 zr 20

movement in backdriveshaft

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,419 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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R14 SBC is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R14 SBC, 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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R14 SBC is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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