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BG53 TYZ

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,486 mi
Last recorded103,486 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 TYZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 103,486 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Central Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated not working when lights on (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded and close to jacking point

Offside Rear quater corroded bot no sharp edge

Pass 17 Feb 2025 102,222 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 102,211 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 101,410 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 98,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 98,794 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,245 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 96,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected REAR SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,560 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,624 miles

SILLS COVERS FITTED.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,028 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,243 miles

Both front wiper blades splash t and smearing slightly but still clear the windscreen effectively

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 72,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily worn on inner shoulder and split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily worn on inner shoulder and split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer most facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front wiper blades splash t and smearing slightly but still clear the windscreen effectively

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,604 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,940 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres sertch on wheels

Fail 20 Feb 2012 50,372 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres sertch on wheels

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,137 miles

Both front tyres worn unevanly

Damage to front bumper

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 48,137 miles

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

Both front tyres worn unevanly

Damage to front bumper

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,382 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,327 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,047 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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BG53 TYZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG53 TYZ, 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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BG53 TYZ is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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