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V8 XKY

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

111,851 mi
Last recorded111,851 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 111,851 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 111,584 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 110,962 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 110,892 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 110,217 miles

various areas of corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,005 miles

o/s/f wiper split.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,532 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,405 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,214 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 89,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,662 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 86,654 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 82,159 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 78,057 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,836 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,274 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,048 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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V8 XKY is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

V8 XKY is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is V8 XKY safe to buy?

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