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MT53 EXR

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,523 mi
Last recorded71,523 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 EXR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2024 71,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 71,327 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 71,059 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 70,871 miles

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 May 2017 70,759 miles

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,086 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 66,075 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,455 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,037 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 55,033 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brakes & disc's worn

N/S/F Antiroll bar Drop link worn

N/S/F Bottom ball joint dust cover split/missing

N/S/F Steering arm slight play

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

O/S/F Tyre inner edge serverely worn

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,983 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 49,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,068 miles

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

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

nearside front balljoint dust cover split

Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,213 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 35,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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MT53 EXR is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT53 EXR, 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 MT53 EXR registered?

MT53 EXR is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is MT53 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 EXR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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