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RF52 HRG

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

95,245 mi
Last recorded95,245 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 HRG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 95,245 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 95,040 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,756 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,527 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 94,517 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 94,216 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 93,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,712 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,224 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,750 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,221 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,771 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,174 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,253 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 76,894 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 76,866 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2012 57,320 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 35,522 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,412 miles

both front subframe rear 'v' mounts splitting

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,580 miles

both 'v' mounts split

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,146 miles

'v' mounts starting to debond

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,431 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,004 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,253 miles

Advise: N/S headlamp misted up but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,297 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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RF52 HRG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 RF52 HRG, 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 RF52 HRG registered?

RF52 HRG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is RF52 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 HRG shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF52 HRG have outstanding finance?

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