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RE03 SXS

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,556 mi
Last recorded85,556 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 SXS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,556 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 85,555 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,465 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,123 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 64,123 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,526 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 52,526 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 41,698 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 41,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 36,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,544 miles

EML on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,398 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,091 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,013 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,445 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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RE03 SXS is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RE03 SXS, 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 RE03 SXS registered?

RE03 SXS is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is RE03 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 SXS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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