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XK53 BCJ

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,044 mi
Last recorded66,044 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK53 BCJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 66,044 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 60,373 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear lower arm outer front bush close to excessively worn

Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 52,059 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,793 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 44,469 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 44,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 40,619 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 40,619 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction both wipers park half way up screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 38,890 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 35,135 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 31,043 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,480 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,301 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,387 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,161 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,417 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 11,221 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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XK53 BCJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XK53 BCJ, 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 XK53 BCJ registered?

XK53 BCJ is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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