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BK53 JRU

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,252 mi
Last recorded57,252 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 JRU
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 57,252 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 56,274 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 56,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 55,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 55,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,859 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 54,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp lense broken

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,600 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 50,592 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on nearside front seat ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 41,927 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 41,917 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,382 miles

Nearside Rear free movement at hub assembly

Offside Rear free movement at hub assembly

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear shock absorbers slightly damp (2.7.3)

front floors corroded

knocking from rear when vehicle driven

rear tyres worn to 3.0mm

Fail 2 Sep 2015 41,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear free movement at hub assembly

Offside Rear free movement at hub assembly

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear shock absorbers slightly damp (2.7.3)

front floors corroded

front tyres worn to 3.0mm and badly worn edges and split sidewalls

knocking from rear when vehicle driven

rear tyres worn to 3.0mm

Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,342 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 33,347 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 33,347 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

small cuts on both n/s/ tyres

Pass 16 May 2012 31,553 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 26,406 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,304 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,934 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 12,306 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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BK53 JRU is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK53 JRU, 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 BK53 JRU registered?

BK53 JRU is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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