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HV03 AVG

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,732 mi
Last recorded67,732 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 AVG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 67,732 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 67,730 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,773 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 64,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 62,979 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 62,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,871 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 61,556 miles

Offside front tyre tread starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,006 miles

Damage to offside front tyre outer wall

Slight play on offside rear wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,758 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 59,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 52,644 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 49,269 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,231 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,704 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 41,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 31,507 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 31,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 24,988 miles

Nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

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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HV03 AVG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HV03 AVG, 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 HV03 AVG registered?

HV03 AVG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is HV03 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 AVG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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