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SH52 LEW

2002 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,693 mi
Last recorded87,693 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xkr63,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 LEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 87,693 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 87,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 86,068 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,022 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 77,247 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,074 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 76,074 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 74,717 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 74,695 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treads to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2020 73,801 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 73,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 72,630 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 72,622 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 71,337 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES. RECOMMEND WHEEL ALIGNMENT

UNDER BODY STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,540 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 68,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,697 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,317 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2014 58,314 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,977 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,964 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 49,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 48,635 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,487 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,983 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,833 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,987 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 12 Sep 2006 32,281 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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SH52 LEW is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SH52 LEW, 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.

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What year was SH52 LEW registered?

SH52 LEW is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is SH52 LEW safe to buy?

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