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SM53 XKR

2004 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,198 mi
Last recorded88,198 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xkr59,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 88,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 86,897 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 86,391 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 85,447 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,106 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 79,189 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vee mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,228 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,800 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,137 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,447 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in n/s/r innerout put shaft

Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,447 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in n/s/r innerout put shaft

Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,997 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

slight oil leak from diff

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,645 miles

rear discs corroded

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,515 miles

'v' mounts starting to debond

front discs worn

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,507 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,089 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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SM53 XKR is a 2004 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 59,164 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 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 22 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM53 XKR registered?

SM53 XKR is a 2004 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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