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BK53 JRV

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

97,053 mi
Last recorded97,053 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 JRV
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 97,053 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front underside corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 97,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front underside corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 91,189 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 91,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight front brake imbalance on application

Pass 19 Dec 2023 89,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

offside rack worn

Fail 15 Dec 2023 89,159 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

offside rack worn

Pass 15 Dec 2022 88,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished , 2mm inner edge and sidewalls splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight wear offside rack

Fail 15 Dec 2022 88,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished , 2mm inner edge and sidewalls splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight wear offside rack

Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,276 miles

all discs rust inner face

front lower shocker bushes worn

front tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

rear pads worn to limit

slight wear offside rack

Fail 13 Dec 2021 87,276 miles

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

all discs rust inner face

front lower shocker bushes worn

front tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

rear pads worn to limit

slight wear offside rack

Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,809 miles

all brake discs rust inner face

front lower shocker bushes worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 14 Dec 2020 85,809 miles

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

all brake discs rust inner face

front lower shocker bushes worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Dec 2019 84,055 miles

front lower shocker bushes worn

Fail 12 Dec 2019 84,055 miles

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

front lower shocker bushes worn

Pass 14 Dec 2018 83,448 miles

front lower shocker bushes worn

Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,248 miles

both front lower shocker bushes worn

Fail 8 Jan 2018 82,218 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,653 miles

both front shocker lower bushes worn

Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,712 miles

'r' clips not fitted to handbrake clevis pins

coolant leak around header tank area

nearside front floor surface rust

nearside rear rollbar link bushes perished

offside front lower shocker bush worn

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jan 2014 72,730 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,967 miles

Front discs inner face rusted

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 64,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,631 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 61,631 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 56,924 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 56,924 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,614 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,992 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,515 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 41,515 miles

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,425 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 JRV is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

BK53 JRV is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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