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YF03 GSP

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

68,965 mi
Last recorded68,965 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 GSP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 68,965 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes behind coil spring asemabley (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner sills and suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2025 65,172 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear osr sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear drop link bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 65,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear slight play at road wheel

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 65,041 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,708 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 64,169 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 64,131 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,785 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 61,751 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 61,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 61,698 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 61,698 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s located on lower front panel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 61,179 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,119 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 58,328 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,250 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 53,250 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 30 May 2012 46,932 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,436 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 41,240 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 35,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 34,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,165 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 23,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,631 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 GSP is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 YF03 GSP, 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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YF03 GSP is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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