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OE53 SKK

2003 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,161 mi
Last recorded146,161 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 SKK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 146,161 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 144,335 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front floor corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 141,231 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 137,748 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 137,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 134,582 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 132,438 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 130,466 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 126,589 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 126,589 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 124,570 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts on sidewalls but not sufficient enough to reach ply/cords

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Radiator support/crossmember corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,601 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 121,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along cross member (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 119,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

showing signs of surface rust under body

Pass 22 Oct 2014 118,090 miles

a/v n/s o/s outer drive shafts slight play

a/v surface rust under body

Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,478 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 116,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 112,019 miles

TEAR IN O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,507 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 99,507 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,421 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,426 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,639 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,664 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 32,660 miles

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

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

axel sub frame bolt loose

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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OE53 SKK is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OE53 SKK, 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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OE53 SKK is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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