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R33 AHW

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,690 mi
Last recorded39,690 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 AHW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 39,690 miles

Front n/s/f and o/s/f top and bottom suspension arms signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension slight lift/play

Fail 15 Jul 2025 39,687 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f top and bottom suspension arms signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension slight lift/play

Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,264 miles

nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

nearside front track rod end has slight play

offside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front, steering rack inner joint has slight play

offside front, steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,707 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 35,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,745 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,184 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 34,184 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)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 32,771 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 31,322 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,006 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,723 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,458 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 22,458 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,600 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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R33 AHW is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R33 AHW, 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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R33 AHW is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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