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MK03 XUH

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,881 mi
Last recorded86,881 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XUH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 86,881 miles

general corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,823 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened further investigation recommended. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive further investigation recommended. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 80,431 miles

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

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

general corrosion.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,685 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear very slight play in suspension linkage assembly

general corrosion.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,753 miles

Coolant leak ()

general corrosion.

Fail 26 Feb 2020 77,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

general corrosion.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,090 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 77,072 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,957 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape and signs of ageing 245/45/18

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 71,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush TOP ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,110 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,463 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,070 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,922 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,665 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,460 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,063 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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MK03 XUH is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MK03 XUH, 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 MK03 XUH registered?

MK03 XUH is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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