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YE03 EKB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,780 mi
Last recorded62,780 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 EKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 62,780 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 61,900 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 61,676 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,521 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,057 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,585 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,199 miles

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,697 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,132 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,848 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,040 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,433 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,432 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,049 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 52,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,052 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,638 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,993 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 37,993 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front 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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YE03 EKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YE03 EKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE03 EKB registered?

YE03 EKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is YE03 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 EKB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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