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XK03 SUE

2003 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,614 mi
Last recorded63,614 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK03 SUE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 63,614 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 63,614 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 63,335 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 62,824 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 61,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges. close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 58,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 May 2020 50,728 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 48,949 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 46,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 May 2017 43,669 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 43,667 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 39,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,621 miles

slight play in both rear drive shaft universal joints

Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,615 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)

both front tyres cracking on side walls

passenger air bag light on

Fail 1 Jul 2013 20,615 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

both front tyres cracking on side walls

passenger air bag light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,075 miles

near side front tyre perished

off side front tyre perished and 3mm

off side rear light unit damaged

off side rear tyre 3mm perished near side rear 2mm perished

Pass 13 Jun 2011 7,003 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 5,601 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 13 Apr 2010 5,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,298 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 SUE is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SUE, 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

How do I check the history of XK03 SUE?

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What year was XK03 SUE registered?

XK03 SUE is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is XK03 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for XK03 SUE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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