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YD03 CEV

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

151,827 mi
Last recorded151,827 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 CEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 151,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in various sections (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 148,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 143,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 138,840 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 138,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,937 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 129,815 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 124,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 117,030 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 100,671 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 92,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,029 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 85,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,744 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,004 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

very slight up down play in rear wheels

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,324 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,984 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 53,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,051 miles

n/s/f seatbelt upper cover missing

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,535 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,717 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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YD03 CEV is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YD03 CEV, 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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YD03 CEV is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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