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J300 THF

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,240 mi
Last recorded114,240 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 THF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 114,240 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 114,235 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 114,176 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 113,223 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 108,938 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in headlight. (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in headlight (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 106,009 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in headlight. (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in headlight (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 104,605 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 103,279 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 103,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,393 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 100,393 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,424 miles

rear fog lamp switch deteriorating.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 99,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear fog lamp switch deteriorating.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 97,699 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 84,800 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

nearside front floor/jacking point starting to corrode

nearside rear ABS wheel speed sensor wire insecure

offside front floor/jacking point starting to corrode

offside rear ABS wheel speed sensor wire insecure

rear fog lamp tel tail working intermitantly

Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,436 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front floor/jacking point starting to corrode

nearside rear ABS wheel speed sensor wire insecure

offside front floor/jacking point starting to corrode

offside rear ABS wheel speed sensor wire insecure

rear fog lamp tel tail working intermitantly

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,580 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 69,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,794 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,018 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 49,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,291 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,779 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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J300 THF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J300 THF, 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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J300 THF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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