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FV03 DXE

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,939 mi
Last recorded136,939 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 DXE
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 136,939 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 134,863 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 134,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow /hole in cat /box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill holed /filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower outer to inner door sill broken away and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 133,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer door sills corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2023 131,448 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 131,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 126,354 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 126,354 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,567 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light blow from offside catalytic converter

Pass 18 Jun 2018 117,262 miles

Front both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover

Pass 3 Jul 2017 113,843 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 113,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 113,814 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind front inner wing pannel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 110,095 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,149 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 105,146 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,745 miles

engine warning light on dash

front tyres have light wear on inner edges

movement in upper steering column bearing .

n/s passengers air bag illuminated

vehicle has been road tested , brakes checked by way of decelerometer , hand brake very stiff. , brakes to be checked all round.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,180 miles

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/rear brake disc light corrosion and slightly scored

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,046 miles

hand brake , and brake lineings to be checked all round.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 82,046 miles

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

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

hand brake , and brake lineings to be checked all round.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,145 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

exhaust middle box has a temporary repair

Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,772 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crack in windscreen zone A less than 5mm

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,868 miles

n/s front centre wheel cap missing

nail in in o/s rear tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2009 69,868 miles

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

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

hand brake warning light on dash

n/s front centre wheel cap missing

nail in in o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 66,614 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,873 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,838 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 50,828 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front and rear brake discs corroded,scored and lipped

slight wear and movement in n/s/r lower damper bush

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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FV03 DXE is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV03 DXE, 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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FV03 DXE is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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