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STS 89

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,594 mi
Last recorded94,594 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTS 89
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 94,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front lower radiator cross member heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 94,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded by radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front lower radiator cross member heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 94,204 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Crossmember corroded.

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 93,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 92,287 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 91,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,913 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 90,913 miles

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,339 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,969 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,699 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 84,699 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,334 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,179 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 73,967 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 73,963 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,666 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,669 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,638 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,415 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 59,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear anti rool bar link bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,245 miles

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

near side and off side rear drive shaft inner universal joints have slight play

near side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,902 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 51,163 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

front inner brake pads wearing low

hazard switch stiff

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

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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STS 89 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 STS 89, 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 STS 89 registered?

STS 89 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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