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R2 CFW

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,495 mi
Last recorded51,495 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 CFW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 51,495 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 50,823 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 50,597 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 50,325 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear slight play universal joint on drive shaft nearside and offside (inner)

Pass 7 Mar 2022 49,867 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 49,864 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front chasisi rail (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 49,077 miles

suspension components very corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2020 49,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

suspension components very corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 49,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill within prescribed areas.

Offside Rear Outer sill within prescribed areas.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. 245.50.17 99Y. Pirelli. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake warning light on.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 48,162 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,980 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,223 miles

nearside front floor corroded through, not in prescribed area

Fail 3 Mar 2017 46,168 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

nearside front floor corroded through, not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,287 miles

engine light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,336 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,048 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,295 miles

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

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)

nearside front and offside front tyres outer walls perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,683 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyre treads wearing low on their inner edges

both front tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,676 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,876 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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R2 CFW is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R2 CFW, 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 R2 CFW registered?

R2 CFW is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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