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MW52 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,717 mi
Last recorded76,717 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 76,717 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 72,513 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 72,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,368 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 68,341 miles

all brake discs corroded and narrow banding

Pass 12 Aug 2022 68,299 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 67,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and splitting around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint slightly damaged

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 67,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached securing nut missing from attachment bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cord on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and splitting around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint slightly damaged

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 66,946 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 66,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,709 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,580 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,774 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 63,757 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see inner pads without wheel removal (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 63,664 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see inner pads without wheel removal (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 62,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,115 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 62,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 61,659 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 May 2012 60,697 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 60,651 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,218 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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2010 58,333 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 15 May 2009 54,643 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,365 miles

evidence of moisture around front caliper brake hoses

Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,388 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,549 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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MW52 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MW52 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 MW52 XKR registered?

MW52 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is MW52 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 XKR shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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