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RA53 UGJ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,971 mi
Last recorded86,971 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 UGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 86,971 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion underbody undersealed

Pass 11 Feb 2025 84,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion various suspension + body parts

Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,973 miles

general under body corrosion various suspension parts

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,612 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 80,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,505 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,780 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,070 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' frame bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' frame bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,329 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,973 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 57,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,409 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,122 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,380 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 43,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,324 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,151 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 33,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,472 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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RA53 UGJ 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 RA53 UGJ, 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 RA53 UGJ registered?

RA53 UGJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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