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YB52 PSU

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,254 mi
Last recorded58,254 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 PSU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 58,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 58,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,445 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 51,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,347 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 46,048 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 46,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 40,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 37,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,630 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,024 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

different size tyres fitted to front axle to rear axle

Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,525 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,036 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 26,036 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,356 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 19,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,918 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,777 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 13,705 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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YB52 PSU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YB52 PSU, 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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YB52 PSU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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