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YC53 ELR

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,279 mi
Last recorded51,279 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 ELR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 51,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 50,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 49,745 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 48,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 45,666 miles

Rear Brake pads approx 3K

Pass 27 Oct 2020 45,054 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 44,811 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,728 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 42,489 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,775 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,823 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in rear wheels

Fail 22 Oct 2015 40,823 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,228 miles

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,721 miles

cuts in front tyre outer and inner walls

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner side

o/s/f tyre outer wall splitting

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,099 miles

both front suspension 'V' mounts starting to split

Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,283 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 31,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 22,547 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

o/s/r brake discs pitted

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,498 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 19,741 miles

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

rear discs corroded (inner surface)

sports exhaust fitted

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,315 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 17,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,993 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 11,492 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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YC53 ELR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC53 ELR, 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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YC53 ELR is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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