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HT03 FVM

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,167 mi
Last recorded131,167 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 FVM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 131,167 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 128,252 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 120,339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 111,080 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,425 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer the sill is slightly corroded

both,s front track rod ends b.j covers have slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,383 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,189 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,624 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement v mount (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 83,624 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement v mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,578 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,015 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges. re-check in 2-3k

slight corrosion to n/s floorpan

Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,911 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 68,903 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

check engine light on

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,156 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both rear driveshaft ujs

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,663 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 53,609 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,609 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,702 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,544 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,382 miles

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

nsf tyre outer wall tyre damadged

Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,469 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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HT03 FVM is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HT03 FVM, 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 HT03 FVM registered?

HT03 FVM is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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