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MC53 AKU

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,479 mi
Last recorded100,479 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 AKU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 100,479 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 100,479 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 100,404 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill weak

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

Pass 26 Jul 2023 100,242 miles

Surface corrosion under body

Pass 5 Jul 2022 99,896 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,289 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 99,289 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,685 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,019 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 97,019 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

slight play in both rear drive shaft ujs

Fail 28 Sep 2015 89,359 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

slight play in both rear drive shaft ujs

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,216 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,352 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,767 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,756 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,693 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,990 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 60,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,348 miles

oil leak from near side rear diff

Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,067 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,774 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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MC53 AKU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC53 AKU, 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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MC53 AKU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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