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V8 PPF

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,287 mi
Last recorded121,287 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 PPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 121,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 118,974 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 116,647 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 113,181 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 113,180 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 107,557 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 101,582 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2021 101,581 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2020 98,624 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 98,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,403 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,919 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 85,919 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,843 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,846 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,076 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,192 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,203 miles

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,676 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 63,675 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,779 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 48,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,303 miles

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

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 PPF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V8 PPF, 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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V8 PPF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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