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HT03 XZZ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,030 mi
Last recorded50,030 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 XZZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 50,030 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 50,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 49,951 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 49,633 miles

corrosion forming front floor & seat mounting areas & both rear sill areas

roof lining sagging down

signs of corrosion front metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2022 48,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 48,918 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,500 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS VERY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 48,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS VERY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,447 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,041 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 47,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 45,494 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,601 miles

Corrosion forming to underside of vehicle

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,067 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,010 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 39,010 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 23 Dec 2013 36,416 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 24 Oct 2012 35,448 miles

front brake pads worn over 50%

Fail 9 Jun 2011 34,350 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,350 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,973 miles

o/s/f headlight damaged/beam ok

Pass 1 May 2009 29,460 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,950 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,697 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 22,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,002 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 XZZ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HT03 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

HT03 XZZ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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