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XK52 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,760 mi
Last recorded74,760 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK52 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,632 miles

Underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Wipers smearing

Pass 14 Apr 2023 74,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Apr 2023 74,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 74,445 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 74,196 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 73,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Lower pipe attached to steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 73,235 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,689 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 72,627 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,088 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 67,960 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,905 miles

both front lower arms bushes are split

Fail 3 Jan 2014 66,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs inner surfaces are heavily corroded

both front headlamps are condensated

both front lower arms bushes are split

both front wiperblades are smearing

both rear brake discs inner surfaces are heavily corroded

rear brakes are noisy in operation

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,559 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 62,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 47,297 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,011 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 42,009 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,029 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 39,029 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 32,840 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,512 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 26,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 May 2006 20,589 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 20,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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XK52 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 XK52 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 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 XK52 XKR registered?

XK52 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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