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GB52 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,107 mi
Last recorded75,107 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB52 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 75,107 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 75,098 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,666 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 69,099 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 68,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 65,660 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 65,566 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside moisture in headlamp

Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,270 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 64,270 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,219 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 59,219 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,482 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive AC radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level 1 segment not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

parking brake just past test - min 16%

Fail 26 Jun 2018 57,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive AC radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level 1 segment not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

parking brake just past test - min 16%

Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,116 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 54,106 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked on caliper (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 51,470 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,122 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces have surface corrosion on them

nearside and offside rear drive shafts have sight play

nearside front tyre is wearing low on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,839 miles

slight play in both rear drive shaft inner and outer joint

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,767 miles

engine management light is on

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,440 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,183 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 41,183 miles

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

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,196 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 38,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine managment light on.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,681 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,877 miles

nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread bald on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,658 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 17,470 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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GB52 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Silver 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 GB52 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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What year was GB52 XKR registered?

GB52 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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