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PE53 ZCT

2003 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,125 mi
Last recorded71,125 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 ZCT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 71,125 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 70,894 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 69,685 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 69,359 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 69,197 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 67,783 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,200 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear wheel slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,157 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,469 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,553 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,472 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,966 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,199 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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PE53 ZCT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PE53 ZCT, 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 PE53 ZCT registered?

PE53 ZCT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is PE53 ZCT safe to buy?

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