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PE52 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

112,042 mi
Last recorded112,042 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 112,042 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top inner bushes poor. Both front upper wishbones. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame cross brace in poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 112,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Sub-frame cross brace. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top inner bushes poor. Both front upper wishbones. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame cross brace in poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 106,505 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame to body support bars corroded. advise replacement soon. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 96,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 87,475 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,835 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 77,933 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 71,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,285 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 56,591 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,575 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,377 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 54,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,994 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 50,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,715 miles

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 10 Apr 2013 42,638 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 42,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light ON

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,636 miles

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,116 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

O/S/F tyre perished

Fail 8 Jun 2010 33,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Both front brake discs corroded

O/S/F tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,858 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,314 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,506 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 18,381 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 11,612 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 11,555 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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PE52 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 PE52 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 PE52 XKR registered?

PE52 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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