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P6 XKB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,162 mi
Last recorded147,162 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 147,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 147,084 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 147,082 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s+o/s floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 146,258 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 146,257 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 146,256 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant leak

Fail 16 Nov 2022 146,256 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant leak

Pass 30 Nov 2021 141,990 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 139,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 133,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 127,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 127,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 121,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded along crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded along crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 113,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 112,045 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 110,355 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,253 miles

offside nearside front floorplates corrioded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 94,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 92,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 90,531 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 87,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 82,810 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 82,807 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (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)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,942 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,109 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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P6 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P6 XKB, 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 P6 XKB registered?

P6 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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