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V8 GSN

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,193 mi
Last recorded77,193 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,193 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 75,979 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,732 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 72,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 70,676 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,778 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,939 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 67,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,470 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,584 miles

hazzard switch sticky

headlamp condition poor

wear in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,454 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,454 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,045 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,087 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,546 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 37,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,062 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,849 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 22,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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V8 GSN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GSN, 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 GSN registered?

V8 GSN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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