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G8 WKR

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,902 mi
Last recorded116,902 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 WKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 116,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 116,092 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 115,369 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 114,487 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 113,457 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 112,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 110,364 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear Link Bar bushes worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 108,458 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,449 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main susp bearings, horizontal, next to wheel.the ones with the big bolt thru it. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 106,061 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,481 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 100,757 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 98,611 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 98,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,382 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 96,378 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,643 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 81,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,196 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,164 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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G8 WKR is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G8 WKR, 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 G8 WKR registered?

G8 WKR is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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