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VU55 SEY

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

61,609 mi
Last recorded61,609 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 SEY
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 61,609 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 58,707 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 55,060 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 54,329 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 53,102 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 51,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,213 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 44,886 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 44,784 miles

slight movement in both rear outer UJs

welding repairs taken out to both front inner chassis areas.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,642 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Hole in floor of vehicle, nearside front, caused by corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2016 39,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Hole in floor of vehicle, nearside front, caused by corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2015 37,983 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front floorpan has excessive corrosion not in an area affecting steering or braking

Fail 4 Sep 2014 35,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front floorpan has excessive corrosion not in an area affecting steering or braking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,166 miles

Both rear wheels have damage on wheel rims

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 32,155 miles

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

Both rear wheels have damage on wheel rims

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 30,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,859 miles

N/S/R wheel rim damaged

O/S/R wheel rim Damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2011 27,851 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

N/S/R wheel rim damaged

O/S/R wheel rim Damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,620 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 26,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,576 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 24,569 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,440 miles

nearside rear tyre wall damaged.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 17,435 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wall damaged.

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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VU55 SEY is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 VU55 SEY, 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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VU55 SEY is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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