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V12 BJB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

56,016 mi
Last recorded56,016 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 BJB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 56,016 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2025 55,648 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 55,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 55,264 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 52,230 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 50,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 49,639 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 49,639 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,445 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,312 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,059 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,011 miles

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

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 14 Apr 2014 40,307 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 38,403 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 38,403 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,248 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,655 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,159 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 32,159 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 29,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s and o/s rear wheels have slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,452 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear wheels have slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,131 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 27,131 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,267 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 20,705 miles

Rear tyres on 2mm mark

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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V12 BJB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V12 BJB, 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 V12 BJB registered?

V12 BJB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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