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SA03 AKB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

73,861 mi
Last recorded73,861 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 AKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 73,861 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both N/s and O/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/s and O/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside/Brake Pipes and Suspension Component's Waxoyled preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Jul 2026 73,861 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both N/s and O/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/s and O/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside/Brake Pipes and Suspension Component's Waxoyled preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2025 73,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 72,011 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 72,008 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 71,296 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,014 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 67,403 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 65,533 miles

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

Front Suspension corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension corroded.

Underside corroded.

Fail 6 Nov 2018 65,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension corroded.

Underside corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 61,915 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 61,915 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,254 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 56,041 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 56,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,997 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 55,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,365 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,403 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 43,522 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,439 miles

N/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

O/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,993 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 34,991 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,013 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings slight play

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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SA03 AKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 SA03 AKB, 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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SA03 AKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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