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BB52 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,574 mi
Last recorded60,574 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB52 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 60,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion front and back. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall damage. Advise replacement as soon as possible. Torn on its entire circumference, however no visible ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 60,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trunion bearings/pin has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion front and back. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall damage. Advise replacement as soon as possible. Torn on its entire circumference, however no visible ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 58,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame spacers missing.

Fail 1 Dec 2022 58,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame spacers missing.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,158 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 55,295 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,261 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,869 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

spacer missing rear suspension stay bars.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,782 miles

Movement in both front seat backrests

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F tyre fethered

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil cooler pipe weeping

rear diff weeping

sump weeping

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,232 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,027 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 51,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 49,417 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,346 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 43,875 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 43,875 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,149 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 29,651 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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BB52 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 59,046 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 BB52 XKR, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BB52 XKR registered?

BB52 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is BB52 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB52 XKR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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