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HF53 DBV

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,624 mi
Last recorded153,624 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 153,624 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 153,594 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2019 150,878 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 141,441 miles

both front floor pads corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 134,715 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,895 miles

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

both nfront tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 5 Oct 2015 125,887 miles

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

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

both nfront tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 117,290 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,792 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 110,792 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 101,055 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 30 Jun 2011 90,269 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in nearside and offside inner tie rod joints

Fail 29 Jun 2011 90,263 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in nearside and offside inner tie rod joints

Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,668 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,889 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 59,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,683 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 45,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,048 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 30,045 miles

Offside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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HF53 DBV is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HF53 DBV, 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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HF53 DBV is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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