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S5 XKJ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

203,114 mi
Last recorded203,114 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 203,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 199,020 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 195,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 191,386 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 188,128 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 183,319 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 178,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 171,321 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 162,166 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 154,222 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 145,691 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage hose (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 135,224 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 123,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear bumper lifts

Pass 7 Jun 2013 101,145 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,685 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 73,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,624 miles

Front discs worn.

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

front wipers poor.

Pass 29 May 2010 59,989 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,466 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,434 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,970 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,317 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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S5 XKJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S5 XKJ, 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 S5 XKJ registered?

S5 XKJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is S5 XKJ safe to buy?

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