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RF52 YEL

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,655 mi
Last recorded84,655 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 84,655 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Nearside rear suspension components play detected in inner drive shaft bearing

Nearside rear suspension components play detected in inner drive shaft bearing

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

Offside front floor area corroded under driver foot well

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 83,724 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 81,013 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front floor/rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 80,986 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,322 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,999 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,308 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

oil cooler leaking slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2015 72,308 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

oil cooler leaking slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,783 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,113 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,703 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,058 miles

slight corrosion both front floor pans

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres near wear indicators

engine oil level low mark

movement in rear wheel bearings

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges uneven

Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,760 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,338 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,333 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,292 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,297 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 YEL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RF52 YEL, 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 YEL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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