MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Floor pan is corroded badly but not within prescribed area.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Floor pan is corroded badly but not within prescribed area.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front steering arm inner joint slight play.
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorber lower bush deteriorated.
Rear chassis rails corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre deteriorated
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes
Brakes ; n/s/f pipe corroded at hose
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Subframes ; rear corroded , areas may be weakened
Tyres ; n/s/r wall damaged & wheel damaged
Wheels ; n/s/f slightly distorted inner rim
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical on bonnet (6.3.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (4.1.D.1f)
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes
Brakes ; n/s/f pipe corroded at hose
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Subframes ; rear corroded , areas may be weakened
Tyres ; n/s/r wall damaged & wheel damaged
Wheels ; n/s/f slightly distorted inner rim
Brakes ; n/s/f brake pipe corroded by hose
Brakes ; o/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded
Corrosion ; areas at rear chassis / front floors / rear subframe & mounting brackets
Tyres ; n/s/f deep cuts in tyre wall
Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Wheel / tyre ; n/s/r rim & tyre wall damaged
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes
Brakes ; o/s/f brake disc slightly restricted rotation
Brakes ; o/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded
Brakes ; pipes corroded , n/s/f by hose , o/s/f by failure pipe
Corrosion ; areas at rear chassis / front floors / rear subframe & mounting brackets
Parking brake ; imbalance 26 % n/s lower reading
Tyres ; n/s/f deep cuts in tyre wall
Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Wheel / tyre ; n/s/r rim & tyre wall damaged
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front brake discs slightly worn
engine coolant warning light stays on
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs slightly worn
engine coolant warning light stays on
general underbody corrosion
nearside front tyre heavily worn on raised tread
park brake warning light stays on
washer fluid low level light stays on
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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MR03 ARW is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 MR03 ARW, 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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MR03 ARW is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 July 2003.
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