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VJ52 TUT

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,000 mi
Last recorded62,000 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ52 TUT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 62,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 61,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 60,940 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 60,803 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 60,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 59,507 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,449 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 59,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 58,562 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 56,481 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 56,461 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn wheel alignment appears incorrect

Pass 15 May 2017 53,060 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 51,249 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 47,345 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2014 42,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f brake pads near limit

Pass 14 May 2013 38,120 miles

Front brake pads nearing limit

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 34,965 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 29,085 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 25,291 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,439 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,303 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,532 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 9,815 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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VJ52 TUT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VJ52 TUT, 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 VJ52 TUT registered?

VJ52 TUT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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