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MC53 KDJ

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,257 mi
Last recorded38,257 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 KDJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 38,257 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 35,753 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 34,993 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 33,960 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 32,974 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 32,097 miles

Had difficulty in switching of hazard switch

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 32,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Had difficulty in switching of hazard switch

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 30,856 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front readings fluctuating ,but not to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 30,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Juddering on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside not working (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front readings fluctuating ,but not to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 29,537 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 28,011 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,522 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,538 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,248 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 23,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 20,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,903 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 15,578 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 12,918 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 9,656 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,653 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 8,041 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,048 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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MC53 KDJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MC53 KDJ, 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 MC53 KDJ registered?

MC53 KDJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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