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X8 HED

2003 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,741 mi
Last recorded89,741 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xkr59,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 HED
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 89,741 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 84,066 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 77,859 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 73,278 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 73,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 67,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,888 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 112,618 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,969 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,646 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,660 miles

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

Fail 21 Jun 2011 48,212 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,408 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Minor chips to windscreen

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to see forward testable items due to plastic covers and general design of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,693 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 34,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,292 miles

play in both rear outer drive shaft joints with vehicle jacked up

slight lift in offside front suspension lower ball joint

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,503 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside handbrake reading low

Fail 5 Jul 2007 22,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside handbrake reading low

Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,038 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 18,038 miles

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

signs of both front brake flexi hoses having rubbed but not rubbing at time of test.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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X8 HED is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 59,046 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 Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X8 HED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X8 HED registered?

X8 HED is a 2003 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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