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SM05 HOW

2007 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,963 mi
Last recorded47,963 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xkr51,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 HOW
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 47,963 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 47,068 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 46,224 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 45,195 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 42,518 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 42,418 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 41,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 40,677 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 40,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,405 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,635 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly split on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,259 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,755 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 21,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,038 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,102 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 16,053 miles

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

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

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

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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SM05 HOW is a 2007 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 51,471 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 SM05 HOW, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM05 HOW registered?

SM05 HOW is a 2007 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is SM05 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 HOW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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