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SO55 XKR

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,556 mi
Last recorded70,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 70,556 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 70,258 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 69,575 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,910 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 68,040 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,027 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 66,991 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,511 miles

Both rear tyres cracking over tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on outer tread + cracked over tread + side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on outer tread + cracked over tread + side wall

Pass 18 Dec 2019 64,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,951 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded (not a perscribed area)

Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,662 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front floor

Pass 23 Dec 2016 60,020 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,806 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 55,876 miles

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)

Slight perishing of N/S/R tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,811 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,244 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,418 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,136 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,791 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges (nearside rear worn to min limit on inner edge)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,924 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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SO55 XKR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 SO55 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO55 XKR registered?

SO55 XKR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SO55 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 XKR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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