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KO53 ETR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,833 mi
Last recorded110,833 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 ETR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 110,833 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 110,833 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 107,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2019 106,263 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2019 106,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,395 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 105,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe cat (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced condensation in headlight (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

dsc warning on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,397 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 104,387 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,919 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 102,909 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,801 miles

offside rear brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,639 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 91,639 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F steering rack boot on bottom,little wet?

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,630 miles

Front brake discs,little worn?

N/S/F steering rack boot,on bottom,little wet/leak?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 83,630 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs,little worn?

N/S/F steering rack boot,on bottom,little wet/leak?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 75,138 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,138 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,821 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nsf floor pan rusty and weak

Fail 17 Dec 2009 66,810 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F floor pan very weak and corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,518 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 56,399 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 52,578 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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KO53 ETR 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 62.5%.

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 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 KO53 ETR, 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 KO53 ETR registered?

KO53 ETR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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