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454 GRL

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,740 mi
Last recorded31,740 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration454 GRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 31,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 31,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 30,815 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 30,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both link bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 30,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,584 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 29,026 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,530 miles

Rear suspensions has slight play up and down

Pass 18 Jul 2018 27,384 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 26,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,936 miles

Slight up and down movement in both rear wheels

Fail 22 Jul 2016 24,936 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Slight up and down movement in both rear wheels

Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,969 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,498 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,195 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 19,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,355 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 17,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,632 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 14,622 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 118,926 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,805 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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454 GRL is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 454 GRL, 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 454 GRL registered?

454 GRL is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is 454 GRL safe to buy?

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