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RA03 VSM

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,483 mi
Last recorded121,483 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 VSM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 121,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2024 121,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 121,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2022 121,377 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 121,369 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2020 121,286 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 121,283 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 121,043 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 120,784 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,761 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 120,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 120,478 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 120,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 119,064 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 119,007 miles

Additional braking device contacts contaminated (3.6.I.1)

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,084 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

centre brake light inop

Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,980 miles

rear reg plate,front pads low,front discs starting to wear,brake pipes rusty,slight play in both rear driveshafts,corrosion starting on jacking points

Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,381 miles

advise both rear driveshafts slight play in joints

Pass 10 Jul 2009 87,424 miles

advise both front floor starting to rust

advise both front tyres starting to wear on insides

advise rear no-plate starting to deteriate.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,596 miles

advise both rear drive couplins slight play.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,281 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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RA03 VSM is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RA03 VSM, 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 RA03 VSM registered?

RA03 VSM is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is RA03 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 VSM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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