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UBZ 703

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,899 mi
Last recorded109,899 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 703
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 109,899 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 109,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Off flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of subframe mount to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm (5.2.3 (e))

drivers floor excessively corroded ( not within a prescribed area )

Fail 31 Jul 2023 107,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.44mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm (5.2.3 (e))

drivers floor excessively corroded ( not within a prescribed area )

Pass 23 Jun 2022 104,327 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,371 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,481 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 99,897 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,500 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 94,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded by seat mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,873 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,388 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 82,358 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 82,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2012 82,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 77,959 miles

EGR pipe blowing when engine cold.

brake fluid mucky.

front brake pads 80% worn.

nearside of rear bumper loose.

rear brake discs outer working surfaces corroded.

rear number plate deteriating.

Pass 18 May 2010 74,331 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 May 2009 68,359 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 21 May 2008 60,074 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 51,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,211 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 41,211 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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UBZ 703 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBZ 703, 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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UBZ 703 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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