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V8 FXT

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,996 mi
Last recorded84,996 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 FXT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 84,996 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 84,264 miles

leak from the rear differential?

Pass 22 Nov 2023 83,112 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,403 miles

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,890 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,986 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,922 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,342 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 64,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2012 52,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2012 52,490 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,692 miles

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

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

nearside front and rear tyre have slight wall damage

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,411 miles

nearside front and rear tyre side walls damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,651 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,121 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,937 miles

Nearside Front 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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V8 FXT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V8 FXT, 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 V8 FXT registered?

V8 FXT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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