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YR53 ORW

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,148 mi
Last recorded116,148 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 ORW
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 116,148 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear play at wheel, movement in drive shaft knuckle

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear play at wheel, drive shaft knuckle

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2025 116,145 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear play at wheel, movement in drive shaft knuckle

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2024 115,846 miles

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear anti-roll bar link bush deteriorating

Offside Rear sill holed

both rear lower rose joints have play

pin hole in front exhaust pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2023 114,967 miles

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes splitting

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 11 May 2022 114,242 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f track-rod end

slight play in o/s/r bottom bush

Pass 13 May 2021 111,012 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing/drive shaft area has slight play

Offside Rear Lower suspension bush worn

Pass 8 Feb 2018 102,882 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline on floor area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Feb 2018 102,864 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline on floor area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 98,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,743 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,819 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly obscured by cable ties

Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 61,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 14 Apr 2008 59,951 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,845 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 37,845 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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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YR53 ORW is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YR53 ORW, 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 YR53 ORW registered?

YR53 ORW is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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