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Y28 JAG

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,022 mi
Last recorded51,022 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 51,022 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 51,018 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 50,664 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 49,473 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 48,389 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,856 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint plus slight play in diff flange (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe has signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,906 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both rear driveshaft uj,s

Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,291 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in both rear driveshaft uj,s

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,198 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,284 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

ns front tyre side wall marked bot no cords exposed

Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,227 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,704 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,722 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 13,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 6,459 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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Y28 JAG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y28 JAG, 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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Y28 JAG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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