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NV53 MYM

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

135,730 mi
Last recorded135,730 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 MYM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 135,730 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 135,084 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 134,216 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 132,258 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 131,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 129,554 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 129,521 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 129,463 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 129,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 128,384 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 128,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 128,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 126,026 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front exhaust has minor leak

Fail 24 Sep 2018 126,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front exhaust has minor leak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,726 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 123,716 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,776 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 116,706 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,432 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 103,991 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,520 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,053 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 79,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,004 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,996 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 36,991 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,630 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,335 miles

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

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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NV53 MYM is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NV53 MYM, 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 NV53 MYM registered?

NV53 MYM is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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