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T9 JGL

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

94,205 mi
Last recorded94,205 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 JGL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 94,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 92,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 91,784 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 91,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 87,111 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 83,656 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,470 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 73,507 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 73,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,394 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,839 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 67,836 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,612 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 3 Jun 2015 64,597 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 63,155 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 63,155 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 59,758 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 49,967 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,744 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 44,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 40,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 36,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 36,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 32,167 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,139 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear driveshaft u/j slight play. both sides. †

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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T9 JGL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black 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 T9 JGL, 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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T9 JGL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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