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SE52 CYL

2003 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

72,448 mi
Last recorded72,448 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 CYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,448 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 71,425 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 71,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,237 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play differential bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play differential bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,501 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 69,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault dsc warning on (1.7 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,305 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 66,970 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,645 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,901 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,865 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 59,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,314 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,005 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 49,005 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 44,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 44,851 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,831 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,772 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 38,772 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,757 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 37,757 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,611 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 35,570 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

unable to see inner pads

Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,990 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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SE52 CYL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SE52 CYL, 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 SE52 CYL registered?

SE52 CYL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is SE52 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE52 CYL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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