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X8 DPA

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,697 mi
Last recorded104,697 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 DPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 104,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 104,412 miles

Both Outer sills rusting

Both inner sills rusting (Front)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 103,817 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,365 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight Play in rear driveshafts

Fail 26 Feb 2022 102,365 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight Play in rear driveshafts

Pass 12 Mar 2021 101,082 miles

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

Slight Play In rear Wheels

Fail 3 Mar 2021 101,082 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight Play In rear Wheels

Pass 20 Feb 2020 100,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,693 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front Diff Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 98,011 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 96,409 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,489 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 95,489 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arches/sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

oil cooler insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2015 94,112 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 94,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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 16 Jun 2014 91,266 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 87,675 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,518 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 84,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,920 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 80,885 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,440 miles

Airbag light on.

Engine managment light on.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,570 miles

Air bag light on

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Engine management light on

Fail 19 Feb 2009 68,570 miles

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

Air bag light on

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,994 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear tyres low

Play in offside front upper suspension bush

Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,836 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,294 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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X8 DPA is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X8 DPA, 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 X8 DPA registered?

X8 DPA is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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