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NV03 YCY

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,611 mi
Last recorded77,611 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 YCY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 77,611 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small crackes on tyre sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded o/s rear chassis area (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 77,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small crackes on tyre sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded o/s rear chassis area (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,964 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 76,954 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 73,737 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 73,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

all discs surface rust

slight creaking noisr from osf steering area

Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear sills corroded

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe greased

nearside rear tyre perished

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 71,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear sills corroded

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe greased

nearside rear tyre perished

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,758 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,834 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,651 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,155 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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NV03 YCY is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NV03 YCY, 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 NV03 YCY registered?

NV03 YCY is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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