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OE53 SKU

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,993 mi
Last recorded106,993 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 SKU
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 106,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe assembly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2024 105,239 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s floor underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front to rear of vehicle general corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2024 105,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s floor underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front to rear of vehicle general corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2023 104,741 miles

Floor and chassis have surface corrosion

Rear cross member has surface corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2023 104,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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 9 Dec 2020 102,030 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 102,030 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 98,699 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 91,935 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,566 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,484 miles

slight outer skin corrosion in n/s front floor

suspension fault showing on dash display

Fail 7 Dec 2016 77,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

slight outer skin corrosion in n/s front floor

suspension fault showing on dash display

Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,108 miles

slight damage to n/s rear sill bottom

Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,501 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,123 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,553 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,722 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,071 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 51,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,066 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 48,041 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,545 miles

hazard switch sticky

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,501 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,899 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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OE53 SKU 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 75%.

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 OE53 SKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE53 SKU registered?

OE53 SKU is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is OE53 SKU safe to buy?

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