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FE03 HFB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,195 mi
Last recorded125,195 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 HFB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 125,195 miles

Central Rear DIFFRENTIAL HAS SLIGHT LEAK

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 123,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 120,750 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 117,743 miles

corrosion n/s/f floor area (not prescribed area)

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion o/s/f floor area (not prescribed area)

Fail 2 Aug 2022 117,730 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion n/s/f floor area (not prescribed area)

corrosion o/s/f floor area (not prescribed area)

Pass 5 Aug 2021 115,926 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 115,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,683 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,103 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 109,959 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 106,731 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 106,716 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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 28 Apr 2017 104,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

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

Nearside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear wheel has slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel has slight play

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear slight grinding noise from rear wheels

Fail 24 Apr 2017 104,003 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

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

Nearside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear wheel has slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel has slight play

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear slight grinding noise from rear wheels

Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,635 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 95,635 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,651 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 82,651 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 76,190 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,103 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,871 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 63,759 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,031 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,831 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,075 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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FE03 HFB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE03 HFB, 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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FE03 HFB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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