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PX53 PSZ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,371 mi
Last recorded153,371 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 PSZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 153,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 153,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 150,889 miles

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

offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriated

Fail 1 Mar 2021 150,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriated

Pass 8 May 2019 149,239 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

front brake pads getting low

offside front lower ball joint dust cover damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2019 149,234 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

front brake pads getting low

offside front lower ball joint dust cover damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2018 147,062 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front inner rack joint has slight play

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 2 May 2017 142,654 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 5 May 2016 139,347 miles

both rear drive shafts slight play

coolant leak

offside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 135,592 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slight play

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 23 Apr 2015 135,592 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slight play

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 30 Apr 2014 131,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 127,496 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,458 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 119,473 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 119,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,034 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 80,028 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 80,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 75,734 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,973 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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PX53 PSZ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PX53 PSZ, 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 PX53 PSZ registered?

PX53 PSZ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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