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OU03 YRW

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,942 mi
Last recorded66,942 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 YRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 66,942 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 66,273 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 65,032 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 64,075 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,740 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 62,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 62,902 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 60,924 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 59,891 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

slight leak from rear diff seal

Pass 9 May 2017 58,239 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 55,935 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,160 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,973 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 47,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,896 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 40,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,153 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,897 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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OU03 YRW is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OU03 YRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU03 YRW registered?

OU03 YRW is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is OU03 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU03 YRW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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