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RA53 ZYN

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,432 mi
Last recorded98,432 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 98,432 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,457 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 88,361 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 82,587 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 78,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 75,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 70,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both rear inner (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 67,964 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both rear inner (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 67,960 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)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both rear inner (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,434 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 65,034 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 63,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,315 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,183 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,133 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,242 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,242 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,112 miles

adv front brake hose ferrals slight corrosion

adv rear no plate deteriorated

advise front brake pads waring low

Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,239 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 ZYN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

RA53 ZYN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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