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OE03 JAU

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,538 mi
Last recorded78,538 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 JAU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,538 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight moisture inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 78,525 miles

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

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))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight moisture inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 76,855 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 76,855 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across front pannal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch behind subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup broken away from strut and resting on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch behind subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,360 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,817 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 70,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near subframe mounting.not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 70,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near subframe mounting.not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,277 miles

n/s/f and n/s/f tyres sidewalls split but cords not showing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,945 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,955 miles

offside and nearside rear drive shafts have slight play in them

Fail 16 Jan 2015 54,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside rear drive shafts have slight play in them

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall showing cords but not over 25mm in length

Fail 17 Jul 2014 53,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light staying on

off side rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall showing cords but not over 25mm in length

Pass 14 May 2013 49,455 miles

corrosion arround rear floor plugs by rear suspension,slight play rear wheel bearings,nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 19 May 2012 44,355 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight oil leak from rear diff

warning lamp for low coolant level illuminated

Fail 18 May 2012 44,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

warning lamp for low coolant level illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 41,026 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 41,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 38,758 miles

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

o/s and n/s front top fulcurm bearings worn

small cut in o/s/f tyre ouiter side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,220 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 34,968 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,810 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre. Slight movement in both rear hubs.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,317 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,475 miles

front discs worn and pitted on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

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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OE03 JAU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OE03 JAU, 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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OE03 JAU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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