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BG53 VKZ

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,840 mi
Last recorded70,840 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VKZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 70,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 70,840 miles

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 70,210 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 69,824 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,491 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,280 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 66,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front floors very corroded

both rear drive shafts have play

Pass 29 Nov 2019 65,650 miles

both front floors very corroded

both front springs very corroded at bottom

both rear tyres cracked

play in both rear driveshafts

Pass 3 Dec 2018 65,140 miles

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

play in rear suspension \driveshafts

Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,886 miles

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

all suspension bushes worn

both rear drive shafts have play

offside front suspension upper arm has play in a bush

signs of rear tyres fouling body

Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,109 miles

Offside Front upper suspension arm has play in front bush .borderline pass

both rear suspension lower shocker mounts have play

marks in both rear inner arches suggesting tyres fouling but not touching at time of test

play in all front suspension bushes

play in both rear driveshafts which make up upper rear suspension

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,052 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in both front anti roll bar centre bushes

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in both rear drive shafts

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,398 miles

Play in both rear differential half shafts.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,754 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges and starting to crack.

Both headlamps slightly 'misted up' inside.

N/S rear, lower shock absorber mounting has play.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Slight play in both rear driveshafts.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,197 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,180 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,102 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,196 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 51,176 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,038 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,512 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 44,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,854 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,359 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 21,359 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 VKZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BG53 VKZ, 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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What year was BG53 VKZ registered?

BG53 VKZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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