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XKR 42C

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,818 mi
Last recorded50,818 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKR 42C
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 50,818 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,540 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 50,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 50,336 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,218 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 50,100 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 49,290 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 48,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 46,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

slight play in both rear driveshaft joints

Pass 6 Dec 2017 46,130 miles

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

underside corrosion to body and pipe work

Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,305 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,822 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,216 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,673 miles

play in n/s/r hub

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,002 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,474 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,215 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,065 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 39,296 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake high

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,147 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 26,147 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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XKR 42C is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 XKR 42C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XKR 42C?

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What year was XKR 42C registered?

XKR 42C is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is XKR 42C safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKR 42C shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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