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MWC 21

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,749 mi
Last recorded50,749 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWC 21
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 50,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 49,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 48,148 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,512 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 46,744 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 45,628 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 42,958 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,361 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,151 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 39,120 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,470 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 34,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in both rear universal joints

Pass 27 Dec 2012 32,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,158 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,170 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,275 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 27,275 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front worn near legal limit.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 25,648 miles

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges tracking advised

Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,344 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,460 miles

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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MWC 21 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MWC 21, 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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MWC 21 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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