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VE54 XKR

2004 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

76,302 mi
Last recorded76,302 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xkr59,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 76,302 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 76,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis over subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 76,263 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excessive binding rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 73,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect for damage or corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 73,543 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe into ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect for damage or corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 71,274 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 71,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,146 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 69,081 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 69,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,038 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 69,038 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,993 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,455 miles

Engine light illuminated

Front Tyres worn on inner shoulders (strong advise)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Rear diff oil leak ()

Plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of the body/chassis

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (Both sides) (3.6.B.4e)

wiper blade ends split but still clearing the screen effectively

Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,825 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine check light on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 57,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,928 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,643 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 May 2012 50,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,711 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 48,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,374 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,350 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,884 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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VE54 XKR is a 2004 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 59,164 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 VE54 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 22 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VE54 XKR is a 2004 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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