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MUT 84

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,033 mi
Last recorded51,033 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUT 84
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 51,033 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 50,549 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 50,441 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 50,322 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 49,828 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 49,437 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 49,408 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 48,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 48,619 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,233 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 47,593 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 47,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,780 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 46,107 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,276 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 45,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,759 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 43,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,674 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 39,562 miles

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,418 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,590 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 28,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,037 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Travel at brake pedal. Efficiency okay at test

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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MUT 84 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MUT 84, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MUT 84 registered?

MUT 84 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is MUT 84 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUT 84 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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