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WIL 8331

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,056 mi
Last recorded169,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 8331
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 169,056 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 169,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 166,725 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 166,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2024 164,111 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 164,100 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brakes incorrectly fitted and caliper ceased (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 159,159 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear and the o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner and outer sills//floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all fuel pipe corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 159,140 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all fuel pipe corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 158,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front underneath the radiator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 156,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 156,495 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 151,240 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 141,201 miles

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

Front discs worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 130,243 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 117,556 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 102,361 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 92,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front floor starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jun 2010 92,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front floor starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,650 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 53,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,348 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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WIL 8331 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WIL 8331, 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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WIL 8331 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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