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PJ53 AXA

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,555 mi
Last recorded52,555 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 AXA
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 52,555 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2025 52,265 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 51,431 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 50,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,715 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,452 miles

Slight Play In Both Rear Inner Driveshaft Joints

Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light corrosion on floor, front of vehicle, near side and offside

Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,868 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 47,380 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2015 46,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,871 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,776 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2014 42,766 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,830 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 25,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,487 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 23,487 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,352 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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PJ53 AXA is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PJ53 AXA, 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 PJ53 AXA registered?

PJ53 AXA is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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