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VX53 GJV

2003 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,198 mi
Last recorded42,198 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 GJV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 42,198 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 42,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 41,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 May 2025 41,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 40,840 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 38,892 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Dec 2021 36,720 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 36,275 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 36,066 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear hubs (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 35,868 miles

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 35,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cracked to the extent cords can be seen (4.1.D.1a)

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 35,427 miles

Front & Rear suspension slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 34,595 miles

movement in both sides rear hub assemblies

Pass 23 May 2015 33,443 miles

hazard light switch sticky

offside front tyre has cuts on inside side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,747 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,778 miles

offside front brake hose very close to anti roll bar, would benefit from repositioning

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,518 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 26 Mar 2012 28,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

air bag lamp on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,281 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,255 miles

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)

air bag lamp on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre in very poor condition

uneven wear in front brake pads (nearside front pads worn low)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,853 miles

air bag lamp on

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,451 miles

air bag light on

offside front flexy brake hose very close to anti roll bar

Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,680 miles

air bag light on

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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VX53 GJV is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VX53 GJV, 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 VX53 GJV registered?

VX53 GJV is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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