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YX53 YXK

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,707 mi
Last recorded93,707 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 93,707 miles

Nearside Rear broken bolt in split rim

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

cataloy on n/s/f sill

play in both headlamps

Fail 26 Jun 2026 93,700 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative detached at n/s/r (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear broken bolt in split rim

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

cataloy on n/s/f sill

play in both headlamps

Pass 26 Feb 2025 90,139 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2024 88,331 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded at double skin joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,169 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 85,044 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,233 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn, advise replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

holes/ corrosion to nearside front floor, not in a prescribed area

nearside rear inner sill corroded/ poor

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,382 miles

Nearside Front floor holed but not within the perscribed area

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

slight exhaust leak from both cats

various amounts of corrosion under vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2019 74,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor holed but not within the perscribed area

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

slight exhaust leak from both cats

various amounts of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2018 69,838 miles

nearside front floor corroding

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

offside front seat belt buckle cover damaged

slight play at rear drive shaft universal joints

Fail 15 Oct 2018 69,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

nearside front floor corroding

offside front seat belt buckle cover damaged

slight play at rear drive shaft universal joints

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,857 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. not locking out (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 63,857 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. not locking out (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Oil leak Suspect oil filter

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt buckle plastic broken.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,991 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,483 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 54,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,802 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,944 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 37,944 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,149 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 33,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,541 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,158 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,837 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,033 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 20,032 miles

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)

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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YX53 YXK is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YX53 YXK, 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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YX53 YXK is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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