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BG53 LSU

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,193 mi
Last recorded80,193 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LSU
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 80,193 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 80,122 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 80,037 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,818 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,174 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,942 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 73,890 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 73,622 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 73,622 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,076 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,678 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 70,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,465 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 64,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,211 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 54,617 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 52,351 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,270 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,948 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 41,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,271 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight misting of nearside headlamp

slight movement in exhaust pipe where it goes in to front silencer but there is no signs of blowing

small chip on windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2007 36,194 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,431 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 31,430 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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BG53 LSU is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BG53 LSU, 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 BG53 LSU registered?

BG53 LSU is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is BG53 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 LSU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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