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NA52 KVF

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,576 mi
Last recorded105,576 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 KVF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 105,576 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 105,576 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 102,663 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported chaffing on suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 98,798 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 98,679 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 94,853 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,960 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 91,956 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 89,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 85,077 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 85,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,616 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 81,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch sheild (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,156 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,303 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 66,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,257 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 60,950 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,104 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front bottom ball joint gaitor split

offside front tyre perished on outer edge of tread

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,549 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 57,549 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,557 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,967 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,498 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,466 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 43,463 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,827 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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NA52 KVF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NA52 KVF, 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 NA52 KVF registered?

NA52 KVF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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