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VX55 EKM

2005 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,227 mi
Last recorded94,227 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xk54,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 EKM
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 94,227 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 93,948 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 93,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,651 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 87,475 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all high pressure hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 87,471 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all high pressure hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Offside Rear Outer toe control arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear anti roll bar linkage ball joints dust covers deteriorating but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

middle exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,743 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 82,063 miles

All brake pipes coated in plastic , some corrosion under coating

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perished and deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mount detatched

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 82,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

All brake pipes coated in plastic , some corrosion under coating

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perished and deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mount detatched

Power steering pipes corroded

tpms light on

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,985 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,615 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,615 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,152 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,780 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 46,767 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 46,767 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 18 Aug 2010 41,892 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 11 Oct 2008 35,020 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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VX55 EKM is a 2005 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 54,018 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 EKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX55 EKM registered?

VX55 EKM is a 2005 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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