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HF53 OZC

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,349 mi
Last recorded100,349 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 100,349 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sills corroded but not excessive

slight play in steering column

Fail 8 Jun 2026 100,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sills corroded but not excessive

slight play in steering column

Pass 30 May 2025 97,815 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering column

Rear Sills corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 97,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering column

Rear Sills corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 95,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall and slightly worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm cracking in tread and on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall and slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm cracking in tread and on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 94,016 miles

Handbrake reached required efficiency,but didn't achieve lockout system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack off bush slight play

Pass 20 May 2022 90,005 miles

Handbrake achieved required efficiency. But didn't achieve lockout system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 90,005 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake achieved required efficiency. But didn't achieve lockout system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 82,024 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 81,276 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sills corroding

nearside front shock absorber mounting bushes seized

Pass 16 May 2019 79,780 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front, lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2018 75,462 miles

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

check engine warning lamp on

Pass 10 May 2017 72,838 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 72,343 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 May 2016 72,342 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 72,324 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 71,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 69,504 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,386 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 67,365 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

car will not rev

engine managment light on

Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,010 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in right hand steering rack

parking brake cable slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 65,002 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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)

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

Slight play in right hand steering rack

parking brake cable slightly corroded

slight vertical and lateral play at steering wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,004 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,371 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,910 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,279 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,999 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,296 miles

inner rim damage n/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,610 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 31,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front bottom shock absorber bush has slight play †both rear tyres nearing wear indecators †both rear wheel bearings have slight play

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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HF53 OZC is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HF53 OZC, 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 HF53 OZC registered?

HF53 OZC is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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