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BG55 OWC

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,300 mi
Last recorded76,300 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OWC
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 76,300 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 75,472 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,492 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,857 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,500 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,846 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 71,844 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 70,379 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 70,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,311 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,718 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 64,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 60,157 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges scrubbed

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Fail 13 Nov 2013 60,149 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

both front tyres inner edges scrubbed

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,009 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,662 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 38,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,419 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,792 miles

rear fog lamp tell tale very dim, plus o/s headlamp misting up

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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BG55 OWC is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG55 OWC, 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 BG55 OWC registered?

BG55 OWC is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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