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BG05 EKJ

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,907 mi
Last recorded75,907 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 EKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 75,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 74,570 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 72,728 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 72,300 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,417 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,906 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 16 Jun 2020 69,673 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,571 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,523 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,970 miles

end float in n/s & o/s drive shafts

moisture in o/s headlight

underside rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,785 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 61,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,719 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 55,662 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,402 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,727 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,203 miles

ADVISE Front brake disc's worn low and lipped

ADVISe Unable to see Front or Rear brake pads to check for wear >..

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,193 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,120 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 33,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,610 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 25,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,923 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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BG05 EKJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BG05 EKJ, 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 BG05 EKJ registered?

BG05 EKJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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