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WFD 5

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,662 mi
Last recorded89,662 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFD 5
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 89,662 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 79,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 76,982 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,267 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,651 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 72,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2018 68,478 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 68,476 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,768 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,861 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 56,857 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 41,549 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 41,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 28,387 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 15,097 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 15,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WFD 5 is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,468 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 WFD 5, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WFD 5 registered?

WFD 5 is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is WFD 5 safe to buy?

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