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OU53 ONL

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,346 mi
Last recorded50,346 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 ONL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 50,346 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,343 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 50,332 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,254 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 50,216 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,743 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 49,320 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 48,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,426 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 46,441 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,821 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,704 miles

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

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 24 Nov 2010 36,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,796 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,711 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 28,711 miles

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

front registration plate damaged but legible

Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,706 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 5 Sep 2006 15,423 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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OU53 ONL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OU53 ONL, 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 OU53 ONL registered?

OU53 ONL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is OU53 ONL safe to buy?

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