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HF03 CWN

2003 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,204 mi
Last recorded52,204 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 CWN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,204 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2018 52,135 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres perished

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,460 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 50,458 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/f lower (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 46,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine covers fitted

items removed drivers view

os and ns outer plastic sills loose

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,629 miles

play in rear suspension nearside and offside

Fail 10 Nov 2014 43,584 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

play in rear suspension nearside and offside

Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,459 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 39,458 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,560 miles

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 28 Nov 2011 31,560 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,261 miles

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

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

slight free play detected at n/s/r wheel

slight free play detected at o/s/r wheel

Fail 18 Nov 2010 27,261 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

slight free play detected at n/s/r wheel

slight free play detected at o/s/r wheel

Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,461 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 23,461 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,889 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 13,634 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 11,512 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 11,502 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HF03 CWN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HF03 CWN, 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 HF03 CWN registered?

HF03 CWN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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