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KS52 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,453 mi
Last recorded98,453 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 98,453 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Damaged clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 97,572 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 97,572 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front fogs not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,363 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 94,305 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 92,887 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind wheel arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 92,887 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))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind wheel arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2021 91,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 91,529 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,046 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 80,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 71,826 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,185 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,609 miles

o/s steering rack damp

Fail 12 Sep 2014 52,588 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s steering rack damp

Pass 3 May 2013 41,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 37,480 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge.

Pass 26 May 2011 34,250 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 30,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 27,411 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 20,878 miles

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

top of fuel cap adrift

Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,878 miles

top of fuel cap adrift

Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,662 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 9,392 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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KS52 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KS52 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 KS52 XKR registered?

KS52 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is KS52 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 XKR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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