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MA03 XHJ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,360 mi
Last recorded80,360 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 XHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 80,360 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 79,103 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 77,689 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,516 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 74,516 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,337 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,785 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,093 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,558 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 63,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,953 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,556 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,506 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 46,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,676 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,043 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,599 miles

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush has slight play/movement

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,556 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,443 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,916 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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MA03 XHJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA03 XHJ, 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 MA03 XHJ registered?

MA03 XHJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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