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MY03 JXK

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,186 mi
Last recorded36,186 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY03 JXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 36,186 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 34,751 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 34,256 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 33,932 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 33,551 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,990 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 32,593 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,905 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 30,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,996 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 29,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,966 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,637 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,252 miles

slight play o/sr wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,416 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,280 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,065 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 JXK 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 95.2%.

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 JXK, 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 JXK registered?

MY03 JXK is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is MY03 JXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY03 JXK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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