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YR53 FBD

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,125 mi
Last recorded72,125 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 FBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 72,125 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases right hand cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres cracking

general surface corrosion to underside body and components

Pass 22 Dec 2016 71,599 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall cracked but not showing cords.

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall cracked but not showing cords.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 70,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall cracked but not showing cords.

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall cracked but not showing cords.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,770 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 67,558 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 67,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 66,110 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,114 miles

n/s front floor corroding

play in o/s n/s rear hubs n/s n/s slightly more

Fail 9 Dec 2011 65,112 miles

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

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

n/s front floor corroding

play in o/s n/s rear hubs n/s n/s slightly more

Pass 22 Dec 2010 63,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,954 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,411 miles

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 28 Nov 2008 57,871 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 52,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,248 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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YR53 FBD is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR53 FBD, 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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YR53 FBD is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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