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SG03 UHH

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,497 mi
Last recorded105,497 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 UHH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 105,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 104,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 102,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 102,666 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 100,651 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Switch Sticking (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 100,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 100,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,536 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated h/brake lever has little reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 99,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated h/brake lever has little reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush STRUT BUSH APPEARS T HAVE SOME WEAR ,HAS GOT SLIGHT LIFT/MOVEMENT IN BUSH. (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak REAR OF ENGINE APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM A HOSE CONNECTION/JOIN. ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 98,645 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Braking system leaking BRAKE PIPE SEVERELY CORRODED GOING ACROSS FRONT X-MEMBER TO ABS UNIT. (3.6.A.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH N/S + O/S BULBS. (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush STRUT BUSH APPEARS T HAVE SOME WEAR ,HAS GOT SLIGHT LIFT/MOVEMENT IN BUSH. (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak REAR OF ENGINE APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM A HOSE CONNECTION/JOIN. ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,624 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 96,076 miles

engine cover

nsf floor pan corroded

oil leak

osf floor pan corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,807 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,120 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light corrosion appering under vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2012 88,264 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 81,559 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,498 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 78,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,084 miles

o/s,n/s rear spec check req // brakes could be enhanced // oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,859 miles

both front tyres have wear to inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,215 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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SG03 UHH is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SG03 UHH, 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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SG03 UHH is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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