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ML53 ZHP

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,570 mi
Last recorded141,570 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 ZHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 141,570 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 140,536 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 138,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassic near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced classic near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corrod on edge

Fail 12 Apr 2022 138,628 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassic near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chaassic near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 131,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 131,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated holes in floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded with in 30cm rear sub frame front mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded with in 30cm rear subframe front mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 128,995 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 124,358 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 118,808 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,051 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,100 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 108,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in osf tyre & worn low on inner edge(Advise renew)

Pass 23 Feb 2015

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 19 Feb 2015 100,479 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,353 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,404 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

nearside front tyres outer wall damaged

slight play on offside steering rack arm

Fail 15 Mar 2012 89,402 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

nearside front tyres outer wall damaged

slight play on offside steering rack arm

Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,374 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,197 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 70,195 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light staying on

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,527 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 64,354 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,177 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 49,174 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,563 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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ML53 ZHP is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver 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 ML53 ZHP, 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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ML53 ZHP is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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