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GD52 AHN

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,262 mi
Last recorded115,262 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 AHN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 115,262 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 113,821 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Pass 25 Feb 2023 111,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 109,941 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 107,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 105,060 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight play detected at rear wheels

Fail 8 Feb 2020 104,607 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,851 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 100,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 97,976 miles

parking brake effort could be better

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,448 miles

Nearside Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,385 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,775 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 77,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,169 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 71,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 62,160 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,191 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in adjustable steering column when raised

Fail 17 Feb 2012 52,191 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in adjustable steering column when raised

Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,118 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 49,006 miles

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

some play in both front lower strut bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,181 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 23 Feb 2009 43,343 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,552 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 40,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,619 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,576 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 18,303 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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GD52 AHN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD52 AHN, 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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GD52 AHN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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