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XK03 XKB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

79,838 mi
Last recorded79,838 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK03 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 79,838 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (Upper & Lower Arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust Bracket Loose

Underbody Protection Applied Front To Rear

Fail 8 Jun 2026 79,838 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (Upper & Lower Arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust Bracket Loose

Underbody Protection Applied Front To Rear

Pass 12 Jun 2025 79,200 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER CAR, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Fail 6 Jun 2025 79,200 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR MOUNTING POINT CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK LEAKING OIL (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER CAR, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Pass 6 Feb 2024 79,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 79,171 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,580 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 78,580 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,819 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded at rear end

Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,378 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,966 miles

Nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded but not excessively

Play in nearside and offside rear hub bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,531 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,040 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 76,040 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 74,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,788 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,557 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,308 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 68,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 65,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,871 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 58,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,348 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,177 miles

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2008 51,794 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,738 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,312 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 38,312 miles

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

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

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

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 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB registered?

XK03 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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