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YF03 FJT

2003 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,829 mi
Last recorded95,829 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 FJT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 95,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 95,126 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 95,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,947 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,940 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,290 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,703 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated very slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under body

Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,380 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to both sills near rear wheel arches (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,457 miles

Coolant leak ()

engine and under covers fitted

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,970 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,850 miles

N/s/r Half Shaft Slight play

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 77,596 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 74,868 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 74,868 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 70,094 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 24 Apr 2009 62,925 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,092 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,758 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,604 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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YF03 FJT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YF03 FJT, 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 YF03 FJT registered?

YF03 FJT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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