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PG53 OKC

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,634 mi
Last recorded76,634 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 OKC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 76,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 73,766 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible steel brake pipes corroded and/or covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components including subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,227 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint boots slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 72,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint boots slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 71,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,452 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 70,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,133 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,660 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 47,988 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,507 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,321 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,376 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 33,018 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 21,267 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,255 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 15,119 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 15,114 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 13,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,487 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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PG53 OKC is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PG53 OKC, 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 PG53 OKC registered?

PG53 OKC is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is PG53 OKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG53 OKC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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