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VK03 OKT

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

121,508 mi
Last recorded121,508 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 OKT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 121,508 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 120,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 120,356 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 119,705 miles

Front CROSS MEMBER CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2023 118,678 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 117,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 117,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 116,542 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 116,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 115,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 114,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 114,028 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 113,098 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,521 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 107,641 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 106,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,816 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2012 104,939 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 103,321 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 101,326 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer shoulder

Pass 15 May 2009 99,158 miles

front brake pipe corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 May 2009 99,094 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pipe corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 95,287 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,902 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 38,858 miles

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

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

Offside 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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VK03 OKT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VK03 OKT, 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 VK03 OKT registered?

VK03 OKT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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