2005 Jaguar XKR · 1,272 MOT tests
2005 Jaguar XKR reliability
2005 Jaguar XKRs fail 21.9% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 XKR years (1,272 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKRs: 22.6%)
- 21.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKRs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 69,815
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,272
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Jaguar XKR
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8%
- Lights and electrics6.5%
- Brakes5.8%
- Tyres5.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.12%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.04%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 1.97%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.42%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.34%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.26%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.98%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.74%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.56%) · Wheel bearing slight play (3.62%) · Drive shaft joint showing wear (3.38%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Jaguar XKR reliable?
2005 Jaguar XKRs fail 21.9% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 XKR years (1,272 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Jaguar XKR MOT?
Most often abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.12% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.04% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (1.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Jaguar XKR have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Jaguar XKR shows 69,815 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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