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VX53 YSU

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,391 mi
Last recorded70,391 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YSU
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 70,391 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 70,391 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 70,215 miles

Offside Front Play in steering arm.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,228 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 69,228 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,180 miles

air conditioning is not working

Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,690 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 67,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 66,256 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,860 miles

Both front tyres splitting

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

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

Parking brake very low at only 16%.Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 22 Nov 2008 61,765 miles

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

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

Slight movement in both rear hubs

Fail 22 Nov 2008 61,765 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Slight movement in both rear hubs

Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

airbag warning remains on

Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,431 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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VX53 YSU is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VX53 YSU, 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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VX53 YSU is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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