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GY53 KWM

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,042 mi
Last recorded85,042 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 KWM
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 85,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 83,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 82,444 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 81,145 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,040 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 79,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,754 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 74,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 71,870 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,980 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 68,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,312 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 66,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside walls (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,938 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 61,930 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,106 miles

nearside front tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2011 447,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r wheel gaurd damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2011 447,749 miles

n/s/r wheel gaurd damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,748 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,633 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,316 miles

Super charger cooler pipe chafing on bonnet

Fail 22 Aug 2008 27,310 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Super charger cooler pipe chafing on bonnet

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,790 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 20,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,568 miles

Slight oil leak from engine oil cooler.

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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GY53 KWM is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY53 KWM, 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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GY53 KWM is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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