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SO03 WWR

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,892 mi
Last recorded79,892 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 WWR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,892 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside, inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 79,685 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes on lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills and chassis at sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 77,997 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides just in front of rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,518 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 30 Nov 2016 76,501 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2015 73,735 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear x2 tyres low on inside edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,075 miles

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

offside front inner steering rack joint has play

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Nov 2010 49,905 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,905 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 45,291 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil cooler pipe leaking. nsf tyre wearing thin .

Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,291 miles

oil cooler pipe leaking. nsf tyre wearing thin .

Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 34,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,882 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres inner tread worn

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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SO03 WWR is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SO03 WWR, 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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SO03 WWR is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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