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MR03 ARW

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,429 mi
Last recorded91,429 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 ARW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 91,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 88,216 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,191 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 85,942 miles

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))

Fail 21 May 2018 85,941 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2017 84,847 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 82,524 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,353 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 82,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 80,678 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,532 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 77,528 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,259 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 72,230 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,065 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,809 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,797 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,791 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 30,791 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,952 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,037 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 15,038 miles

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?

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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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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