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MJ53 BTZ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,506 mi
Last recorded102,506 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 BTZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,506 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 102,501 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2015 97,427 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,162 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 97,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,232 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 91,230 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 80,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlamp misted

Fail 29 May 2012 80,321 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 80,128 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 80,122 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,258 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 69,198 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,994 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,407 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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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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