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G6 XKJ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,269 mi
Last recorded62,269 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 XKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 62,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 62,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 60,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 58,311 miles

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack, pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 58,276 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack, pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

high levels of corrosion and rusting to suspension and under-body components

o/s headlight aim slightly low

Pass 13 Oct 2022 57,138 miles

A/C dye around pipe joint on condenser

offside headlamp aim slightly low

rear tyres at 3 mm

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Oct 2022 57,094 miles

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

A/C dye around pipe joint on condenser

offside headlamp aim slightly low

rear tyres at 3 mm

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Sep 2021 54,610 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,151 miles

Rear All four CV joints leaking grease possible interference with brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper blades poor smearing screen

Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,242 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,392 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,979 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,249 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,087 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,291 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 32,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,442 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,506 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,967 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 18,967 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,758 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 11,766 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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G6 XKJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G6 XKJ, 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 G6 XKJ registered?

G6 XKJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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