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OO53 APS

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

52,103 mi
Last recorded52,103 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO53 APS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 52,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 51,202 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 49,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,317 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 46,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 43,705 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 43,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 43,168 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 42,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,048 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,896 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,562 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)

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2016 38,542 miles

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

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)

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,834 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,692 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 36,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 35,122 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 35,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,485 miles

left hand lower ball joint gaiter split

Fail 1 Aug 2011 32,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

left hand lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,803 miles

Offside front tyre treads getting low on inside edge.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 28,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre treads getting low on inside edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,012 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 10,919 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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OO53 APS is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OO53 APS, 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 OO53 APS registered?

OO53 APS is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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