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KE53 FXK

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,681 mi
Last recorded130,681 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 FXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 130,681 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 124,939 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 121,024 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 115,692 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 115,692 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,812 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,347 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace both asap (285/30r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear UJ's have slight play recommend rectifying soon

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view will need repair or replacement soon (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, outer sills will need attention soon

Fail 17 Sep 2019 99,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace both asap (285/30r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear UJ's have slight play recommend rectifying soon

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view will need repair or replacement soon (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, outer sills will need attention soon

Pass 18 Sep 2018 92,606 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,530 miles

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

Nearside Front floor coroded

Offside Rear tyre poor

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,424 miles

n/s/f floor coroded

n/s/f tyre poor

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,681 miles

n/s/f floor croded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,671 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,435 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,981 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear disc pitted

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 9 Sep 2009 20,653 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,543 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,293 miles

unable to see inner brake pads †condensation to both headlamps

Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,799 miles

condensation to both front light units †unable to see inner pads

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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KE53 FXK is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE53 FXK, 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 KE53 FXK registered?

KE53 FXK is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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