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TB52 XKB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,348 mi
Last recorded75,348 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB52 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 75,348 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 75,348 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 74,756 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 74,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak above gearbox

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 73,875 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 73,875 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 73,222 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,783 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,733 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,523 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 71,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,447 miles

Nearside Rear brake binds slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,240 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,342 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 70,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,447 miles

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 69,446 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,031 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 66,022 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,648 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 62,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,648 miles

w/screen stone chip

Fail 28 Jan 2011 56,644 miles

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

w/screen stone chip

Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,796 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 51,780 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s of car body danaged

o/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,247 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,776 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)

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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TB52 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TB52 XKB, 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 TB52 XKB registered?

TB52 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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