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N5 XKJ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

84,032 mi
Last recorded84,032 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 XKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 84,032 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan repairs covered making inspection difficult

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear nearside and offside driveshaft uj joints have slight play

eml light on

inner sills corroded offside front inner holed and corroded out of prescribed area

Fail 8 Dec 2022 84,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan repairs covered making inspection difficult

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear nearside and offside driveshaft uj joints have slight play

eml light on

inner sills corroded offside front inner holed and corroded out of prescribed area

Fail 2 Sep 2020 84,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

engine management light on

o/s/f sill corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 83,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear nearside and offside inner drive shaft uj has slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2018 83,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2015 82,056 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn smooth at inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2015 81,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front crossing front cross member to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front tyre worn smooth at inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2014 72,613 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,758 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 71,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sides rear subframe mounting areas light surface corrosion

slight corrosion to nearside floor pan

Fail 24 Oct 2012 70,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front floor pan corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 70,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,923 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 65,916 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,744 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,775 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,424 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,915 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 36,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,769 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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N5 XKJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 N5 XKJ, 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 N5 XKJ registered?

N5 XKJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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