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YY52 XKX

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,980 mi
Last recorded27,980 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

RegistrationYY52 XKX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 27,980 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 27,944 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 27,882 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 27,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 27,670 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen at ns (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 27,572 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 26,279 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ft brake pipes near ft subframe starting to corrode all other brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 25,239 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped at ns (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 22,618 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ft brake pipe corroded and rest covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip at ns (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 21,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 21,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 20,055 miles

Slight oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,552 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,526 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 17,591 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 17,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 17,783 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 17,773 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,050 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 16,221 miles

very slight play in rear d/shaft ujs

Fail 5 Jan 2010 16,219 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

very slight play in rear d/shaft ujs

Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,815 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 15,813 miles

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

windscreen cracked at nearside

Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,314 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,736 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 10,568 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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YY52 XKX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY52 XKX, 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 YY52 XKX registered?

YY52 XKX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is YY52 XKX safe to buy?

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