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FG53 TYA

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,630 mi
Last recorded70,630 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 TYA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp reflector slightly defective Main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 68,132 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 66,701 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 65,701 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in offside rear outer body sill

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,375 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor has a hole in it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor beginning to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill beginning to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,042 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member correded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan minor corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,087 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross-member corroded

nsf & osf floor pan, minor corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,980 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Slight corrosion on all brake discs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 61,980 miles

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

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Slight corrosion on all brake discs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,206 miles

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear external boot switch inoperative

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 19 Aug 2016 58,905 miles

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,404 miles

All brake discs some corrosion

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,956 miles

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

Slight corosion al brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,281 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 54,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in both diff output bearings.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in both rear diff output bearings

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,402 miles

N/S/F tyre is cracked and perished

O/S/F tyre wearing thin,and is perishing

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 45,625 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 45,612 miles

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

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

N/S Front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,978 miles

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

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

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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FG53 TYA is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FG53 TYA, 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 FG53 TYA registered?

FG53 TYA is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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