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RF53 FUP

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,294 mi
Last recorded40,294 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 FUP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 40,294 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 37,380 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 36,165 miles

Both rear driveshaft UJs have slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2023 36,043 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear driveshaft UJs have slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2022 34,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,351 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,467 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 33,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,621 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,711 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,153 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 26,592 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,549 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,503 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 26,503 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,265 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,902 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,771 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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RF53 FUP is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RF53 FUP, 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 RF53 FUP registered?

RF53 FUP is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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