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NC03 ZSX

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

88,160 mi
Last recorded88,160 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 ZSX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle coroded

Pass 27 May 2025 84,918 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))

Underside of vehicle coroded

Fail 9 May 2025 84,915 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Due to engine management light (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking Seal on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan, marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on but vehicle is old enough to not require inspection

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of vehicle coroded

Pass 27 May 2024 81,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 81,182 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 77,693 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))

Underbody all slight surface corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2022 77,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake slight bind by hand

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underbody all surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,558 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 72,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Nov 2021 72,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 66,170 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,176 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,950 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 57,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,779 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 56,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,989 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,197 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,597 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 47,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,345 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,602 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,137 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 29,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 25,421 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 20,613 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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NC03 ZSX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NC03 ZSX, 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 NC03 ZSX registered?

NC03 ZSX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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