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H3 JXK

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,224 mi
Last recorded97,224 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 JXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 97,224 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 96,883 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 96,818 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 96,387 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Mar 2023 95,743 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,057 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 94,329 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,609 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,445 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,062 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,124 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 10 Feb 2012 75,341 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,348 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 66,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,169 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 2 Mar 2007 53,339 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,435 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 47,430 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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H3 JXK is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H3 JXK, 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 H3 JXK registered?

H3 JXK is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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