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XK03 PFC

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,136 mi
Last recorded48,136 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK03 PFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 48,136 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 48,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 47,168 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 47,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 44,868 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 44,104 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 43,632 miles

ALL BRAKES COVERED IN GREASE

Pass 12 Sep 2020 42,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 12 Sep 2020 42,530 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 21 Sep 2019 41,913 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 41,434 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 41,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,550 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,099 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,823 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Slight corrosion on n/s/f floor pan

Fail 15 Apr 2016 37,823 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Slight corrosion on n/s/f floor pan

Pass 5 May 2015 36,034 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre perished in treads

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s/f tyre perished in treads

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stone chips to front windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 34,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nsr tyre perished on outer tread

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osf tyre perished inside tread

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

Slight corrosion to Nsf floor

Stone chips to front screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,595 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 32,595 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012
Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,171 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,736 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 27,736 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,799 miles

slight play at osr and nsr drive coupling

Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,219 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,886 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 23,884 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 21,269 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 PFC is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XK03 PFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XK03 PFC registered?

XK03 PFC is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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