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HJ03 PMX

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,592 mi
Last recorded116,592 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 PMX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2022 116,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very front of vehicle (cross member) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front mirror discolored

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

corrosion to the under side

Pass 23 Jun 2021 112,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 112,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front across rad support/chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 111,199 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both under radiator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,403 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 106,401 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,420 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded running across radiator support (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front floor excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 101,134 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded running across radiator support (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front floor excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,906 miles

corrosion starting in o/s/f chassis around front subframe mounting area

n/s/f brake pads wearing low

Fail 31 Mar 2017 93,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,231 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 77,231 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)

Left hand front and right hand front tyres worn away on inside edges.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,542 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,101 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 Apr 2012 58,573 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,572 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,181 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

n/s/f tyre outer side wall in poor conidition

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,942 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 40,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,156 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,157 miles

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

oil leak from n/s of rear differential

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,444 miles

slight play in both front lower shocker bushes

very slight surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2006 18,736 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 18,736 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre cut on outer side wall

n/s/r wheel rim edge damaged

slight horizontal movement in upper steering column

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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HJ03 PMX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HJ03 PMX, 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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HJ03 PMX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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