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FM53 JJF

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,509 mi
Last recorded127,509 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 JJF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 127,509 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 125,831 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 125,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 124,258 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 124,116 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 124,116 miles

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

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 123,139 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 120,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r & o/s/r (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 120,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r & o/s/r (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 116,650 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 116,650 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 106,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Dec 2013 98,864 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 92,113 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 82,293 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 82,190 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 70,475 miles

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

Nearside front bottom ball joint gaitor split/torn.

Slight free play present in nearside and offside rear hub bearings.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 70,463 miles

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

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

Nearside front bottom ball joint gaitor split/torn.

Slight free play present in nearside and offside rear hub bearings.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,705 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 58,594 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,593 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,925 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,739 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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FM53 JJF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FM53 JJF, 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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FM53 JJF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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