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MP02 XKR

2002 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,139 mi
Last recorded98,139 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xkr63,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP02 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 98,139 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 98,017 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 97,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 97,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 94,686 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

os & ns sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,551 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,748 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 May 2015 82,375 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 82,368 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nsf floor corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,079 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 75,075 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r calipers appear damp

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,369 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 58,439 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,106 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,015 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,718 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,718 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Both headlamps required adjustment

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nera side front brake pads are breaking up

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,569 miles

both rear tyres side walls have large "chunks"taken out of them.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,169 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 38,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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MP02 XKR is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 63,937 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 MP02 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 24 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MP02 XKR registered?

MP02 XKR is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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