MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both rear valves slightly deteriorated
o/s/f tyre worn and out of shape on inner edge
play detected at both rear hub assemblys(STRONGLY ADVISE)
rear brake discs slightly deteriorated
slight play in both front seats
underside components slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both rear valves slightly deteriorated
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn and out of shape on inner edge
play detected at both rear hub assemblys(STRONGLY ADVISE)
rear brake discs slightly deteriorated
slight play in both front seats
underside components slightly corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear brake discs corroded
n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
o/s/f lower arm front bush slightly deteriorated
o/s/f tyre out of shape and wearing on inner edge
play detected at both rear hub assemblys(STRONGLY ADVISE)
rear number plate slightly faded
slight play detected in steering wheel
slight play in front seats
underside body and components corroded
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear brake discs corroded
n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
o/s/f lower arm front bush slightly deteriorated
o/s/f tyre out of shape and wearing on inner edge
play detected at both rear hub assemblys(STRONGLY ADVISE)
rear number plate slightly faded
slight play detected in steering wheel
slight play in front seats
underside body and components corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s headlamp misted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s headlamp misted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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MJ53 BTZ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 MJ53 BTZ, 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 MJ53 BTZ registered?
MJ53 BTZ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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