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SG03 UHW

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,075 mi
Last recorded62,075 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 UHW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 62,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 61,853 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 59,495 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf and osf (5.3.2 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2023 56,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 49,837 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,993 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 48,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,002 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 47,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,714 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 45,204 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 45,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2014 44,759 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 43,437 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,082 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 42,082 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 42,006 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

hazard warning light switch intermittent operation

Pass 9 May 2011 40,951 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,889 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,014 miles

frt brake pads 2k approx rermain †slight lip at ftr discs †slight movement at offside frt wheel.. at bottom arm bush<monitor only> †slight play evident at both rear hubs<monitor only> †monitor frt tyre wear...wearing at edges.

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 UHW is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SG03 UHW, 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 SG03 UHW registered?

SG03 UHW is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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