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GX53 DMU

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,402 mi
Last recorded99,402 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DMU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 99,402 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,601 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general rear underbody corrosion

rear axle/diff slight play in drive shafts

Fail 12 Nov 2020 98,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge smooth, no cords showing at the time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general rear underbody corrosion

rear axle/diff slight play in drive shafts

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,477 miles

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

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

general suspension corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2019 92,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft uj has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished and tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front slight play in steering system

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft uj has slight play

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,628 miles

Nearside Front mirror loose

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front slight play in steering system

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak axle oil leak n/s ()

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

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs lightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine check lamp on

Fail 19 Oct 2017 85,628 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror loose

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front slight play in steering system

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak axle oil leak n/s ()

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

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs lightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine check lamp on

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

engine check lamp on

Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front wearing low on edges

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 72,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,065 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,846 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 65,841 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 58,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,959 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,952 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,089 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,461 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,080 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,684 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,855 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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GX53 DMU 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 69.6%.

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 GX53 DMU, 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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GX53 DMU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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