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N17 XOS

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

44,163 mi
Last recorded44,163 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 XOS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 44,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 44,060 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 43,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 42,625 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 42,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 41,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 40,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 39,734 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,446 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,446 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,077 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 36,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,252 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,361 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,121 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 28,190 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play in rear suspension.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,402 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,813 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,168 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 19,376 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,376 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,273 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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N17 XOS is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N17 XOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N17 XOS registered?

N17 XOS is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is N17 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 XOS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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