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SM53 RHE

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,656 mi
Last recorded69,656 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 RHE
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 69,656 miles

all under body of vehicle covered in thick black wax oil

Pass 26 Jul 2024 69,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 69,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,569 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,532 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,711 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 65,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,432 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,757 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,190 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,806 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 61,799 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 60,030 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes corroded

little play in n/s rear upper suspension link

little play in o/s rear upper suspension link

rear brakes corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 58,479 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,760 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 50,520 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,016 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,004 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 40,000 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SM53 RHE is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SM53 RHE, 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 SM53 RHE registered?

SM53 RHE is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is SM53 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 RHE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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