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GY53 DDX

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,028 mi
Last recorded158,028 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 DDX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 158,028 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 156,891 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 156,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 150,340 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 146,437 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 126,822 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 126,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 112,759 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,285 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 101,942 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,653 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 100,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,934 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,042 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 26 Apr 2011 63,233 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 63,233 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,548 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,901 miles

slight play in nearside and offside rear inner and outer universal joints

Fail 29 Oct 2008 36,901 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in nearside and offside rear inner and outer universal joints

Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,460 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear number plates starting to come apart

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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GY53 DDX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GY53 DDX, 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 GY53 DDX registered?

GY53 DDX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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