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226 WDN

2003 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,874 mi
Last recorded58,874 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration226 WDN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 58,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 57,698 miles

Rear Movement in rear differential effecting half shafts(Both sides (rear suspension)

Pass 4 Apr 2024 56,631 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 56,631 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 56,221 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,687 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 54,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,285 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 53,940 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,811 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 51,087 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,542 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,400 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 43,755 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,133 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,704 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 39,703 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,317 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,040 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,934 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,898 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 29,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres getting low

unable to see inner brake pads

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,565 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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226 WDN 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 226 WDN, 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 226 WDN registered?

226 WDN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is 226 WDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226 WDN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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