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A14 XKR

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,127 mi
Last recorded91,127 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 91,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various Suspension Componants Corroded Rear

Pass 12 Aug 2024 89,350 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear parking brake just met the requirements. needs attention

all suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2023 89,172 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 88,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has corroded slightly

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 88,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has gone out of shape slightly

Pass 27 May 2020 87,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 86,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,568 miles

hand brake performance low.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 85,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

hand brake performance low.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 16 May 2016 78,435 miles

Rear brake pads are low.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,435 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel trim damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,169 miles

Play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 28 May 2014 67,169 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2013 60,512 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 52,133 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 52,130 miles

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

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

Rear pads low

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,844 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 42,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,636 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 24,028 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 24,026 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,412 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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A14 XKR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A14 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 21 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 XKR registered?

A14 XKR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is A14 XKR safe to buy?

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