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OU03 YTP

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,189 mi
Last recorded89,189 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 YTP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 83,518 miles

n/s/f floor pan corroded, outside prescribed areas

n/s/r outer sill damaged by jacking point

Fail 16 Jun 2025 83,516 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f floor pan corroded, outside prescribed areas

n/s/r outer sill damaged by jacking point

Pass 17 May 2024 83,289 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 82,724 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 81,427 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 78,343 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,176 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components in places

some corrosion to both rear outer sills at ends (may need attention soon)

Pass 29 Jun 2019 77,988 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 75,338 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both (2.7.4)

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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,734 miles

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

slight play in o/s inner track rod joint.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,572 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,583 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 58,574 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 55,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,788 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,424 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,800 miles

play in n/s and o/s/rear wheels

slight play in steering rack on o/s/front

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,796 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,189 miles

PLAY STARTING IN BOTH REAR HUBS UNABLE TO VIEW PADS FULLY

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,260 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 YTP is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YTP, 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 OU03 YTP registered?

OU03 YTP is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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