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R3 CSF

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,472 mi
Last recorded68,472 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 CSF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 68,472 miles

Underbody slightly corroded in places

Pass 18 Jul 2025 69,027 miles

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

Underbody slightly corroded in places

Pass 16 Jul 2024 67,557 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody slightly corroded in places

Pass 28 Jun 2023 66,751 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody slightly corroded in places

Pass 27 Jun 2022 65,935 miles

Nearside Rear Sill slightly corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,116 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 65,115 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached Cracked on inside (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underbody slightly corroded in places

Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,761 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,929 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,460 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 62,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,230 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,900 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,512 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 55,886 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,751 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,224 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,422 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 52,422 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,690 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

offside rear tyre wearing around inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2010 50,690 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

both rear tyres 3mm

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads very low

offside rear tyre wearing around inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,071 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 45,071 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,633 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 32,633 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,220 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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R3 CSF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R3 CSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R3 CSF registered?

R3 CSF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is R3 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 CSF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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