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H5 PBO

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,131 mi
Last recorded57,131 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 PBO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 57,131 miles

Nearside Front water in headlamp

Fail 21 Mar 2024 57,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front water in headlamp

Pass 2 Feb 2023 55,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

eml light on

Fail 24 May 2021 55,457 miles

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

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 54,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,713 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,941 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,472 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,066 miles

slight play at rear hubs

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,823 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 40,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,112 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)

slight play in nearside + offside rear hub

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,069 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 34,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,246 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,351 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 19,075 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 19,702 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 28 Aug 2006 12,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,711 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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H5 PBO is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc 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 H5 PBO, 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 H5 PBO registered?

H5 PBO is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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