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BG05 EKM

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,100 mi
Last recorded57,100 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 EKM
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 57,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 56,693 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both outer universal joints worn

Fail 17 Apr 2025 56,693 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front attachment bracket for the subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front attachment bracket for the subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both outer universal joints worn

Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,117 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 56,117 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,725 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,059 miles

All road wheels damaged

Corrosion all on the underside of the vehicle

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

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

N/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,723 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,745 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 49,745 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,209 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 16 Nov 2012 48,209 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,836 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,139 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,646 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 38,935 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 38,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EKM is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BG05 EKM, 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 EKM registered?

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

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