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FC03 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,196 mi
Last recorded137,196 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 137,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 136,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 136,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Nearside & Offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 136,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 136,457 miles

Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play diff/drive flange both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 136,341 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 136,341 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 134,998 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 134,998 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 133,017 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 131,270 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 129,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 126,591 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 124,419 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 122,375 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter outer skin (7.1.2)

Offside Rear abrasion to outer sidewall showing.

Slight play detected in offside and nearside rear suspension assemblies.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 119,862 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under seal applide

Pass 11 Dec 2013 115,852 miles

rear diff damp

Pass 27 Mar 2013 109,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 109,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 98,347 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 98,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on dash

rear brake discs overheated marks

Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,500 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs inner surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,870 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 77,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,954 miles

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

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

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 25 Oct 2007 58,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,610 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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FC03 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 FC03 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.

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FC03 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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