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MF03 HLG

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,945 mi
Last recorded95,945 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 HLG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 95,945 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 95,945 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 94,400 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 94,252 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 94,252 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 94,123 miles

Front Coolant leak

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively In both front but more so on the offside. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 93,909 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails in the tyre.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both rear flexible hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From the rear differential unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 93,675 miles

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s cv joints have play into diff

Fail 5 May 2021 93,673 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s cv joints have play into diff

Pass 13 May 2020 92,961 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 92,321 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 92,080 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 90,948 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,154 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,116 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,669 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,555 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 82,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,591 miles

o/s/f n/s/r n/s/f tyres wearing on inner treads

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner tread...

Fail 25 Jun 2012 80,297 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn away on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,100 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 74,343 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,348 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 67,081 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 62,276 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 55,514 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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MF03 HLG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MF03 HLG, 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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MF03 HLG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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