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RF52 UPG

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,798 mi
Last recorded132,798 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UPG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 132,798 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 132,641 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear inner UJs worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 132,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 132,393 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 132,387 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 132,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front crossmember excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across front crossmember. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg excessively corroded by subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across front crossmember and by union on o/s/f flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst casing corroded through and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg excessively corroded by subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play in both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside and slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing broken. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 123,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 123,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 123,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 116,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 115,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 112,997 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,990 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 102,976 miles

o/s/r sub frame bush has play

Pass 12 May 2015 101,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advancing under body corrosion

front metal brake pipe corroding

nearside front flexi brake hose slightly chaffed

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 98,299 miles

n/s/f floor rusting

Fail 10 Apr 2014 98,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine warning light on.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front floor corroding.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 May 2013 95,080 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 9 May 2012 92,017 miles

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

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

some play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 9 May 2012 92,017 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

some play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 5 May 2011 89,365 miles

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)

someplay in both rear drive shaft u.j s

Fail 4 May 2011 89,365 miles

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

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)

someplay in both rear drive shaft u.j s

Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,644 miles

play nearside rear hub

play offside rear hub

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,334 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 80,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 67,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,072 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 59,892 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 UPG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF52 UPG, 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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RF52 UPG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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