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MC53 LXU

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,672 mi
Last recorded118,672 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 LXU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 118,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, front to back, in patches along length (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 115,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, front to back, patches along length (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front cross member

Pass 5 Aug 2022 113,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 110,956 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 110,092 miles

corrosion on both rear chassis rails borderline

play in both sides rear suspension componants

Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,921 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front floor corroded

hand brake effort 18%

Fail 12 Apr 2017 108,920 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front floor corroded

hand brake effort 18%

Pass 16 Apr 2016 105,652 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,773 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 103,770 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 101,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,380 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 95,344 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 95,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 90,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2010 90,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2009 78,239 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 78,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,368 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 LXU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LXU, 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 MC53 LXU registered?

MC53 LXU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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