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BE03 SON

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,138 mi
Last recorded90,138 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE03 SON
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 90,138 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 88,675 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,764 miles
Pass 5 May 2022

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 85,425 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,093 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 80,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged N/S/R hand brake cable corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure N/S/R silencer exhaust clamp corroded/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure N/S/R tail tip insecure Clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure O/S/R tail tip insecure Clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS/F metal brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil around engine

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,855 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe both rear mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 76,828 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe both rear mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,379 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 73,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 70,052 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 70,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 65,960 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 65,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,498 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,701 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 40,699 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,074 miles

Both front tyres have splits on inner edge.

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 21,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear seat belts not checked due to windstop fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,375 miles

Rear seat belts not checked due to windstop fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,831 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,112 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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BE03 SON is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 BE03 SON, 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.

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BE03 SON is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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