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SM05 WCN

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,887 mi
Last recorded39,887 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 WCN
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 39,887 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,543 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 38,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

rusty underside

Fail 12 Jun 2017 37,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

rusty underside

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,496 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,323 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,311 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 32,063 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

NSF tyre has small bulge on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,063 miles

NSF tyre has small bulge on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear discs corroded inner faces

slight moisture in offside front headlamp

Fail 7 Feb 2011 30,275 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs corroded inner faces

moisture in offside headlamp

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,074 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front headlamps have slight moisture but beam satisfactory

new front discs/pads fitted,will need bedding in

Fail 10 Feb 2010 27,070 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both headlamps have slight moisture

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,209 miles

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

some front brake pipes hidden by scuttle pannel and wheel arch liners

Fail 11 Feb 2009 22,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

some front brake pipes hidden by scuttle pannel and wheel arch liners

Pass 7 May 2008 18,524 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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SM05 WCN is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM05 WCN, 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 SM05 WCN registered?

SM05 WCN is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SM05 WCN safe to buy?

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