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FC03 LHR

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,453 mi
Last recorded68,453 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 LHR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 68,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 68,425 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,874 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 67,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,222 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,784 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion both front floor pans

movement in rear wheel bearings/suspension

Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,133 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 43,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,981 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 40,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,501 miles

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

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

air bag light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,562 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2006 20,679 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,679 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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FC03 LHR is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FC03 LHR, 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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What year was FC03 LHR registered?

FC03 LHR is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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