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V8 RYU

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,277 mi
Last recorded72,277 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 RYU
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 72,277 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 72,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,689 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 71,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 70,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,771 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 69,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,704 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,234 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,016 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 58,009 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,774 miles

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

condensation on inner headlight glass

slight lift in offside front shock bottom bush

Pass 7 Jan 2010 41,853 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,275 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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V8 RYU is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V8 RYU, 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 V8 RYU registered?

V8 RYU is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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