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J2 XKE

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

100,984 mi
Last recorded100,984 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 XKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 100,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides plus corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides plus corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 100,984 miles

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides plus corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides plus corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 100,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 100,446 miles

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective dose not open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear hand break is binding

Fail 17 Jul 2023 100,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

front and rear floor slightly corroded at both sides

Pass 18 Sep 2020 99,701 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 94,319 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 94,305 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,488 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,953 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,417 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 75,838 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,892 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,386 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,293 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

handbrake mechanism sticking

seat belt light on

Pass 10 Oct 2009 44,053 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 33,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,524 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

handbrake readings low

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear indicator pale

very slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 4 May 2007 21,664 miles

offside rear tyre worn too legal limit

Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,435 miles

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

nearside rear wheel outer trim damaged not actually affecting thre actual wheel itself

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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J2 XKE is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black 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 J2 XKE, 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 J2 XKE registered?

J2 XKE is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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