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BT03 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,375 mi
Last recorded97,375 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 97,375 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 97,351 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 96,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 91,326 miles

holes in floor pan

Fail 6 Nov 2018 91,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

holes in floor pan

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,048 miles

Corrosion to underside of drivers foot well but not in a prescribed area

Corrosion to underside of passengers foot well but not in a prescribed area

Fail 25 Jul 2017 85,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to underside of drivers foot well but not in a prescribed area

Corrosion to underside of passengers foot well but not in a prescribed area

Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,767 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise management light on

advise o/s/f and n/s/f floor pans rusty

advise rear diff seal leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,458 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 69,382 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

advise n/s/f floor pan rusty

advise o/s/f floor pan rusty

advise rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,478 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,111 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 49,111 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,555 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,669 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,684 miles

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,680 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,128 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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BT03 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BT03 XKR, 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 BT03 XKR registered?

BT03 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is BT03 XKR safe to buy?

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