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MY02 XKB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,705 mi
Last recorded116,705 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY02 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 116,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 116,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 113,785 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 117,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at N/S/F cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle underside undersealed all under areas

Fail 8 Nov 2023 110,740 miles

Nearside Emissions unable to be completed cat has a hole at the bottom and leaking exhaust gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn part on the rear upper suspension (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure hinge frame at the door split (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn part of the rear upper suspension (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split open on the inner shoulder 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside HEAVILY deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVILY corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 107,889 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General age related - also to body sills. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 103,250 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 103,250 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,124 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 98,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,416 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 22 Oct 2019 91,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 82,695 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan slightly coroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 82,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive general fluid leaks on car from,transmission,rear axle,steering rack and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floorpan underseat slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,075 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 76,054 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,557 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre cracked on the inner wall

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,412 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,454 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside headlamp aim is adjusted for continental driving.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,358 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 41,354 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,196 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,870 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,405 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 14,813 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,343 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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MY02 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MY02 XKB, 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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MY02 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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