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FHY 979

2002 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

163,965 mi
Last recorded163,965 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xkr63,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHY 979
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 163,965 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 159,892 miles

Corrosion to sills

Pass 3 May 2024 154,667 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear sills corrosion

Fail 3 May 2024 154,667 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear sills corrosion

Pass 12 May 2023 151,951 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 151,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 148,637 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 148,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both cats (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 143,408 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 143,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 142,375 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 142,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front jacking point seriously corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 132,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 132,684 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 128,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 128,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced condensation in glass (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 125,033 miles

eml light on

Fail 30 Mar 2016 124,970 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Feb 2015 121,133 miles

Engine Management Light On

Pass 24 Jan 2014 116,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 115,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 111,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

corrosion to both front floors

diagonal bracing heavily swollen with corrosion on back axle

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

kerbing damage to both front tyres

n/s/f headlamp has condensation in it and beam pattern only just visible

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split

Fail 13 Dec 2011 111,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

corrosion to both front floors

diagonal bracing heavily swollen with corrosion on back axle

engine management lamp is on

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

kerbing damage to both front tyres

n/s/f headlamp has condensation in it and beam pattern only just visible

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split

Pass 30 Nov 2010 108,241 miles

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2010 108,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2009 103,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2008 98,808 miles

NUMBER PLATES CHANGED BY CUSTOMER

Pass 30 Nov 2007 93,980 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 89,642 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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FHY 979 is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 63,937 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 FHY 979, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FHY 979 registered?

FHY 979 is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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