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BGB 8S

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,088 mi
Last recorded32,088 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGB 8S
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 32,088 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,752 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 31,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 31,670 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 31,588 miles

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2020 31,080 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play both rear lower suspension bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,464 miles

slight play both rear lower suspension bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,163 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

slight play rear suspension (both)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,027 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

sight play both rear suspension bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,012 miles

slight play both rear suspension lower bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,192 miles

slight play both rear suspension arms

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,299 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,906 miles

n/s diff seal leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,802 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,423 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,952 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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BGB 8S is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 BGB 8S, 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 BGB 8S registered?

BGB 8S is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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