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PJ03 KGF

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,225 mi
Last recorded101,225 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 KGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 101,225 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 100,469 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2023 99,729 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 98,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,831 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 95,075 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,233 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,784 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 84,527 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 84,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2015 76,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 70,470 miles

slight play in Nearside and Offside rear hubs

Fail 1 May 2014 70,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in Nearside and Offside rear hubs

Pass 23 May 2013 66,745 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 61,960 miles

Offside Front tyre feathered on inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,154 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,154 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 51,599 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

split in offside front lower balljoint boot

Pass 14 May 2009 44,238 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,462 miles

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

Offside Front 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 May 2007 31,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 22,242 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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PJ03 KGF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PJ03 KGF, 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 PJ03 KGF registered?

PJ03 KGF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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