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VU53 FLA

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,937 mi
Last recorded64,937 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FLA
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 64,937 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 63,778 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,668 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack seal around UJ weeping Grease/oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 60,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner "A" frame bushes evidence of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security just above subframe slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner "A" frame bushes evidence of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight movement in upper column (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 60,272 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area within 30cm of seat mount, inner sill & cabriolet strengthen plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner "A" frame bushes evidence of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security just above subframe slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner "A" frame bushes evidence of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight movement in upper column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,645 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hazard switch sticking (ok at time of test )

slight lift in steering column

Pass 14 Jul 2020 56,069 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 54,867 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges of tread patterns

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,944 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,831 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,282 miles

front tyres shouldering on inner edges (slight)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight condensation on headlamp lenses

Fail 19 Jul 2012 39,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight condensation on headlamp lenses

Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,475 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,396 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,540 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,477 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 15,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 12,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

severe sidewall damage to n/s rear tyre ; cords not exposed so no fail advise replacement

Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,836 miles

severe sidewall damage to n/s rear tyre ; cords not exposed so no fail advise replacement

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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VU53 FLA is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VU53 FLA, 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.

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What year was VU53 FLA registered?

VU53 FLA is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is VU53 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 FLA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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