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SJ54 BTV

2004 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,603 mi
Last recorded91,603 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xkr59,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 BTV
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 91,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front i have remove the phone holder off windscreen

Front the brake disc,s are corroded

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear the brake drum pin is missing

Nearside Rear the wheel has sharp edge

Rear the brake disc,s are corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 89,392 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass discoloured ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 89,392 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass discoloured ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 89,391 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative doesn't turn off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator insecure side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 86,548 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 83,997 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,524 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,999 miles

Front & rear floor pans inc. rear subframe mountings very corroded but not holes or seriously weakened

Rear subframe corroded & in poor condition.

all suspension components are corroded.

rear brake discs (inner face) poor condition.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,093 miles

Rear sub frame, inner sill areas & floor pans all very corroded in places.

reduced effort from nearside park brake

signs of binding from nearside brake

Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion building on front floorpans

Fail 2 Feb 2018 77,926 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion building on front floorpans

Pass 1 Feb 2017 73,284 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

REAR CHASSIS IS CORRODED

Pass 25 Jan 2016 69,614 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,382 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,295 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 57,289 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,246 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 53,246 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,046 miles

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

nearside front wheel rim cutting into tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,140 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 46,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,418 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 37,418 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake dics slightly corroded on inner surface

Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,679 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 31,679 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,951 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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SJ54 BTV is a 2004 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 59,164 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 SJ54 BTV, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ54 BTV is a 2004 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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