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S3 XKR

2002 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,985 mi
Last recorded61,985 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xkr63,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 61,985 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 61,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 61,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,389 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,182 miles

Offside slight play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,099 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 60,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,770 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,620 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,228 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,839 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 59,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,802 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,759 miles

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

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

discs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

slight oil leak

slight play both sides rear wheels

Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,759 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 48,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear brake pads getting low advise replacement

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

slight play at both sides rear wheels

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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S3 XKR is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S3 XKR?

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What year was S3 XKR registered?

S3 XKR is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is S3 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 XKR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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