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OE53 SKZ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,637 mi
Last recorded128,637 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 128,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,716 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 118,891 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 115,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear subframe mounting bushes worn but no excessive movement

Fail 29 Oct 2015 115,862 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear subframe mounting bushes worn but no excessive movement

Pass 31 Oct 2014 112,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tire 3mm tread depth

n/s/r tire minor perishing

o/s/r spring corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 112,734 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tire 3mm tread depth

n/s/r tire minor perishing

o/s/r spring corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 109,629 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 109,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,781 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,894 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 95,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 78,406 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 66,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 53,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

nearside front tyre safety bead cut

Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,390 miles

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

nearside front tyre safety bead cut

Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,901 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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OE53 SKZ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SKZ, 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 OE53 SKZ registered?

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

Is OE53 SKZ safe to buy?

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