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HJ53 OKA

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,342 mi
Last recorded110,342 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 OKA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 110,342 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside heavy underseal

Pass 28 Jan 2025 110,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 110,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 110,313 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,265 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 109,876 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 109,574 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 107,788 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 107,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,898 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

keep an eye on rear tyres

Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,477 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,809 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in n/s/r output shaft

Fail 24 Apr 2013 76,084 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

slight play in n/s/r output shaft

Pass 14 May 2012 67,124 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

v.slight surface corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,899 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,929 miles

grease around offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,720 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,397 miles

Nearside rear shock absober damp /leaking.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 44,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear shock absober damp /leaking.

front inner brake pads worn low .

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,244 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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HJ53 OKA is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ53 OKA, 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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HJ53 OKA is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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