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MJ03 NPF

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,155 mi
Last recorded112,155 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 NPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 112,155 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe area/under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe area/under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 112,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe area/under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe area/under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 111,993 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe area/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe area/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 111,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe area/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe area/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 111,950 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe area/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe area/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 111,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe area / undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe area / undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear metal brake pipes covered in grease/wax coat

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,407 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rear UJs (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 111,407 miles

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

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rear UJs (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 111,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear by axle more nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 110,748 miles

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

Offside Front condensation head light

Pass 12 Dec 2016 106,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear outer drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 101,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 101,788 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 17 Nov 2014 98,211 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 98,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,080 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 83,472 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 83,472 miles

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

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)

movement in rear wheel bearings/suspension

Fail 9 Nov 2011 76,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

movement rear wheel bearings/suspension

slight corrosion both front floor pans

wear on front brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2011 76,017 miles

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

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

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

movement rear wheel bearings/suspension

slight corrosion both front floor pans

wear on front brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,450 miles

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

both front floor pans corrosion

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,997 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil level low

play in both rear beering suspesion

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,671 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2006 19,355 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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MJ03 NPF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MJ03 NPF, 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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MJ03 NPF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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