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RC02 XKR

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,167 mi
Last recorded101,167 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC02 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 101,167 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 100,431 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 100,361 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 99,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,203 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 96,518 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,767 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,847 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wipers starting to streak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 86,318 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wipers starting to streak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,400 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated outer end (2.2.D.2d)

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

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2016 83,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated outer end (2.2.D.2d)

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

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,608 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,352 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 79,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,615 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

all four tyres have sidewall damage not down to cords

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,534 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,744 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 56,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,914 miles

nearside and offside rear wheels have play

Fail 20 Jul 2011 48,914 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside rear wheels have play

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,816 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 42,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,977 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

offside rear tyre side wall damaged.

play in rear wheel assembly when suspension hanging.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 29,633 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 29,632 miles

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

nsf wing mirror not secure

nsf,osr,nsr tyres all have cuts in side walls which do not expose cords

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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RC02 XKR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RC02 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 RC02 XKR registered?

RC02 XKR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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