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YH53 BAV

2003 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,787 mi
Last recorded42,787 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 BAV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 42,787 miles

Car fitted with hand controls ( not tested ) have been disconnect for MOT test.

Pass 7 Apr 2025 42,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 42,107 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 41,875 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 41,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered in Waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,441 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty hazard switch sticks in and cant turn hazards off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f bottom strut bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,303 miles

Brake performance, wheels did not lock, pedal travel long.

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Warning lamp for passenger SRS on, system may have been disabled.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,822 miles

Every component covered in grease

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,107 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,237 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,779 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,392 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,694 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 36,694 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,796 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,990 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,639 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 31,639 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,902 miles

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 15 Jan 2009 25,007 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,143 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,460 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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YH53 BAV is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Grey 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 YH53 BAV, 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 YH53 BAV registered?

YH53 BAV is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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