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F7 MDB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,985 mi
Last recorded43,985 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 MDB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 43,985 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rear outer universal joints need greasing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 43,985 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective smashed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rear outer universal joints need greasing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 42,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 41,833 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 41,043 miles

Nearside Rear u/j slight play

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

Offside Rear u/j slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2023 41,027 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear u/j slight play

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

Offside Rear u/j slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,597 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2022 39,567 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,279 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 37,089 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 36,188 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 33,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,140 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,945 miles

underneath floor and sills slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,149 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,346 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,783 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 24,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,072 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has small cut on tread

Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,265 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,546 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 15,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,528 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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F7 MDB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F7 MDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F7 MDB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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