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MY03 JAG

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,077 mi
Last recorded31,077 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY03 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 31,077 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 31,020 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 30,152 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 29,601 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 28,033 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 27,928 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 27,804 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 27,672 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 27,672 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,635 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 27,175 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,943 miles

near side front tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,576 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 26,035 miles

both near side front and rear tyres are cut on outer wall

Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,337 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,196 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,151 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,816 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,585 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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MY03 JAG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MY03 JAG, 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 MY03 JAG registered?

MY03 JAG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is MY03 JAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY03 JAG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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