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X703 WJO

2000 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,986 mi
Last recorded114,986 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 WJO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 114,986 miles

Offside Catalytic converter has been welded at the bottom

Offside Headlamp not fully secured

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 114,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking At pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Catalytic converter has been welded at the bottom

Offside Headlamp not fully secured

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 110,846 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 107,884 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 107,884 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 105,150 miles

Both rear wheels have slight up and down movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From offside cat (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From inside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 105,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear wheels have slight up and down movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From offside cat (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From inside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,391 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,297 miles

all four tyres cracked in the tread

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2020 101,430 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 101,430 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 98,891 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,909 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,535 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 95,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 93,436 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 91,684 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,069 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 86,228 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 82,930 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 69,273 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp loose

Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,180 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)

rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,428 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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X703 WJO is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,281 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 X703 WJO, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X703 WJO is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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