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XIG 2481

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

121,710 mi
Last recorded121,710 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIG 2481
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 121,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 116,074 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 115,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,773 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 111,773 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,914 miles

Offside Front check strap noisy

both rear drop link bushes are perished

engine has a minor oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2020 106,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2019 103,464 miles

movement in the steering Colum

Fail 24 Sep 2019 103,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

movement in the steering Colum

Pass 25 Sep 2018 97,242 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 97,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,416 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 92,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 126,951 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 126,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 123,619 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 118,860 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 116,236 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 116,235 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 111,503 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 107,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 97,436 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in o/s and n/s rear drive shaft joints

Fail 27 Aug 2010 97,009 miles

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

play in o/s and n/s rear drive shaft joints

Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,767 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,180 miles

All four tyres stepping,nearside front wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,007 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 52,007 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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XIG 2481 is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XIG 2481, 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 XIG 2481 registered?

XIG 2481 is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is XIG 2481 safe to buy?

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