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MW53 FVB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,835 mi
Last recorded60,835 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 FVB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 60,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 59,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,470 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 58,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,428 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 54,015 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges plus 3mm

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,321 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,730 miles

slight play osf steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,080 miles

exehaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,217 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,217 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 38,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all brake discs are worn & pitted

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted to it

Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,827 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 22,731 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,684 miles

near side rear axle swivel joint has slight play and off side rear axle swivel joint has slight play

oil leak on auto box

Fail 6 Nov 2006 16,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

OIL LEAK ON AUTO BOX

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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MW53 FVB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MW53 FVB, 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 MW53 FVB registered?

MW53 FVB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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