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G5 WNS

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,706 mi
Last recorded78,706 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 WNS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 78,706 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 78,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,790 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,426 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,222 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,281 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 70,127 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,060 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,747 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,913 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,514 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,960 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,593 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 56,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,228 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,577 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,879 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,721 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,203 miles

Rear diff leaking oil on to the NSR drop link

Fail 4 Sep 2007 26,203 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential leaking oil on to NSR drop liuk

Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,445 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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G5 WNS is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 G5 WNS, 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 G5 WNS registered?

G5 WNS is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is G5 WNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 WNS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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