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TA53 DOG

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,978 mi
Last recorded64,978 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA53 DOG
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 64,978 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 62,521 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has some small cuts on the inner side wall

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 61,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear o/s and n/s outer drive shaft u/j joints showing very slight signs of ware

Fail 13 Dec 2023 61,229 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 59,053 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack tie rod ball joint showing signs of ware

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 57,793 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heel plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 53,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,943 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 52,463 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,100 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 42,100 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,063 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,934 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,926 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 32,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 25,938 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 25,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 21,678 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 17,019 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 11,858 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 1,853 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 1,852 miles

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

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

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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TA53 DOG 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 80%.

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 TA53 DOG, 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 TA53 DOG registered?

TA53 DOG is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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