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J100 XKO

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,118 mi
Last recorded71,118 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 XKO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,118 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill and sill flange (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 70,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sub frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and sill flange (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sub frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and sill flange (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 70,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

front floor pans are starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2020 69,753 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,515 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 68,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 67,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 66,077 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 66,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,008 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,276 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth is approx between 2-3 mm

Oil residue across front of vehicle under radiator/oil cooler unable to see origin

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 60,271 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre tread depth is approx between 2-3 mm

Oil residue across front of vehicle under radiator/oil cooler unable to see origin

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 53,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 50,726 miles

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 22 May 2012 50,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,991 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside front floor pan is corroded but not in a prescribed area

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 May 2011 48,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside front floor pan is corroded but not in a prescribed area

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2010 44,262 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2009 41,460 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)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 41,460 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 37,828 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,918 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,965 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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J100 XKO is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green 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 J100 XKO, 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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J100 XKO is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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