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XK03 CAT

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,676 mi
Last recorded52,676 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK03 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 52,676 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 52,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 52,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 51,326 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 49,498 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower The rear subframe is corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer The brake disc backing plate has corroded.

Nearside Front The wiper blade is not cleaning well.

Offside Front Outer The brake disc backing plate has corroded.

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under the radiator area. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 48,429 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 47,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 46,621 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,662 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 29,893 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both/top arm/bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 29,877 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR PAN?? (6.1.B.2)

Leak from steering rack

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both/top arm/bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 28,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to both front floors

Fail 4 Oct 2016 28,480 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to both front floors

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,894 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,652 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 21,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

passenger side floor corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 21,189 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

passenger side front floor corrded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 17,849 miles

nearside front floor pan starting to corrode

offside front suspension 'V' mount starting to split

slight play both front suspension drop links

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,879 miles

metal brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 9,125 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 8,052 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 1,054 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,556 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,074 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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XK03 CAT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XK03 CAT, 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 XK03 CAT registered?

XK03 CAT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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