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SM55 ZHA

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,289 mi
Last recorded120,289 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 ZHA
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2025 120,289 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement parking level to tight (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged damaged or frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/20 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle full of underseal

Pass 4 Jan 2025 117,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside under sill area covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 117,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive generally corroded, covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 117,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most have some signs of corrosion or covered (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and subframe general corrosion and underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 117,029 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake only just met 16% pass limit

vehicle has been heavily undersealed on chassis

vehicle sub frames and suspension arm have surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2021 117,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

handbrake only just met 16% pass limit

vehicle has been heavily undersealed on chassis

vehicle sub frames and suspension arm have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2020 116,159 miles

VEHICLE FLOOR PAN AND CHASSIS HAVE GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 9 May 2019 115,474 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 114,405 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 114,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge & uneven tread wear.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 113,703 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floor sections both sides starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 113,703 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floor sections both sides starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2017 113,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 112,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 112,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight uneven tread wear.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,902 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 99,064 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 99,064 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 95,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 89,866 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,569 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 74,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SM55 ZHA is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SM55 ZHA, 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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SM55 ZHA is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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