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PL03 ZKX

2003 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,763 mi
Last recorded135,763 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 ZKX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 135,763 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 135,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch where sub-frame mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch where sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak slight coolant leak from front of engine ()

Offside Front floor slightly corroded but not within 30cm of and components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 134,356 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 125,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 125,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 112,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 112,183 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,945 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear drive shaft has slight play in knuckle

Offside Rear drive shaft has slight play in knuckle

engine overs fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,872 miles

E.M.L Illuminated

Fail 16 Nov 2015 85,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L Illuminated

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,689 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 75,688 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 71,978 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wheel bearings have slight noise

Fail 1 May 2013 71,968 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wheel bearings have slight noise

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,709 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 42,305 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs pitted

both front jacking plates excessivly corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 42,304 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs pitted

both front jacking plates excessivly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,669 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,138 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 21,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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PL03 ZKX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PL03 ZKX, 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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PL03 ZKX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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