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J15 XAG

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,162 mi
Last recorded110,162 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 XAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 110,162 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 110,151 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,132 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules coated with grease

Both front brake pipes coated with grease

Many rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 110,107 miles

All brake hose ferrules coated with wax oil

Both front brake pipes coated with wax oil

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre cracking inner and outer tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner wall and outer tread

Pass 21 Dec 2018 110,085 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes along front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 110,085 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes along front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 110,048 miles

All flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Both front tyres wearing inner tread

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wearing inner tread

centre brake pipes coated with wax oil

Pass 12 Dec 2016 109,911 miles

All flexible hose ferrule's corroded slightly

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,535 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 106,446 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 106,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,865 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 98,890 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 98,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,525 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 68,827 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,186 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 53,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,392 miles

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

near side rear tread has nail lodged in tread

Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,975 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,628 miles

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

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

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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J15 XAG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J15 XAG, 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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J15 XAG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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