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XX53 XKR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,775 mi
Last recorded111,775 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 111,775 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 111,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 111,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 110,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 108,335 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 105,415 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 105,158 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 105,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,995 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,632 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,946 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,605 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 94,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,536 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,325 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 82,319 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,439 miles

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

high level brake light adrift from screen

Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,382 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 12 Aug 2008 61,154 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear no.plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,456 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate delaminating.

Fail 5 Sep 2006 39,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,103 miles

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

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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XX53 XKR 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 73.9%.

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 XX53 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 XX53 XKR registered?

XX53 XKR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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