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SY03 HCU

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,401 mi
Last recorded64,401 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 HCU
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 64,401 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 63,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,669 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 61,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [2 mm ]. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 61,688 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,649 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,402 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 61,290 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 60,975 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 60,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,387 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,871 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,871 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,640 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside font lower balljoint boot perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front lower balljoint boot perished

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside and offside rear driveshafts

Offside rear tyre cracks to inner sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,690 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight damage/cuts to sidewalls

Rubber boot perished to nearside front lower ball joint

Slight play to nearside rear hub

Slight play to offside rear hub

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,050 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

Fail 18 Mar 2009 45,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,866 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Mar 2008 39,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,334 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,043 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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SY03 HCU is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SY03 HCU, 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 SY03 HCU registered?

SY03 HCU is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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