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V16 JSG

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,925 mi
Last recorded51,925 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 JSG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 51,925 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 51,806 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 51,699 miles

Offside Rear tyre smooth inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2022 51,434 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,048 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,625 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,186 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 48,308 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 48,236 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 47,478 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 46,232 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 44,139 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 44,139 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 40,493 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)

airbag light on

Fail 8 May 2012 40,491 miles

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

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)

airbag light on

Pass 14 May 2011 35,379 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,262 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 30,261 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,989 miles

nearside rear outer suspenion lower joint slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,696 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,413 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,543 miles

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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V16 JSG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V16 JSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V16 JSG registered?

V16 JSG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is V16 JSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 JSG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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