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YB52 VFH

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,945 mi
Last recorded47,945 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 VFH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 47,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 47,918 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,223 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 44,620 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,426 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 44,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 43,993 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,923 miles

Engine noise at fast idle.

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

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

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

Nearside front windscreen wiper poorly clearing screen.

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

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

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

Screenwash effort poorly clearing screen.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,734 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,474 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,084 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 43,041 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,443 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 40,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,012 miles

Centre Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,012 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 33,978 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 33,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,598 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 VFH is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YB52 VFH, 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 YB52 VFH registered?

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

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