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VU53 DXO

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,448 mi
Last recorded60,448 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 DXO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 60,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 56,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 56,087 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 54,634 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 54,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 54,354 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 54,062 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 53,952 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 53,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,420 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,341 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 53,341 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,464 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 49,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,577 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 44,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,702 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY PITTED & CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM STEERING BALL JOINT HAS SPLITS IN RUBBER COVER.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,506 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,335 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,331 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,404 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,498 miles

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

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

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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VU53 DXO 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 79.2%.

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 VU53 DXO, 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 VU53 DXO registered?

VU53 DXO is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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