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BT53 VXY

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,568 mi
Last recorded63,568 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VXY
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,568 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,438 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 63,429 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 63,221 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 63,221 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 63,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,405 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 62,404 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,182 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,007 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 62,007 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,432 miles

Nearside Front inner arch headlight cover missing

Offside Front inner arch headlight cover missing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,794 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,220 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 59,220 miles

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

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

rear brake discs very rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,443 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,165 miles

offside rear quater shaft slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2010 51,165 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear quater shaft slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,821 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 41,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight free play in nearside + offside rear suspension

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,607 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight free play in nearside + offside rear suspension

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,084 miles

front discs rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust on exhaust

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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BT53 VXY is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT53 VXY, 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 BT53 VXY registered?

BT53 VXY is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is BT53 VXY safe to buy?

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