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V500 BYE

2006 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,198 mi
Last recorded100,198 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xkr52,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 BYE
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 100,198 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 100,198 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 89,457 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,305 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,325 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 84,325 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285 30 20Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285 30 20Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 77,804 miles

HEADLAMP WASHER PIPE BROKEN

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2020 77,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMP WASHER PIPE BROKEN

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 71,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several minor exhaust leaks at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 71,274 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt toe arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several minor exhaust leaks at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,714 miles

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

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

both front and both rear valve stems slightly deteriorated

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,930 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,994 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 57,694 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 57,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,050 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,937 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 44,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,563 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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V500 BYE is a 2006 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,941 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 V500 BYE, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V500 BYE registered?

V500 BYE is a 2006 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is V500 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V500 BYE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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