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45 CB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,131 mi
Last recorded78,131 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 CB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,131 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 78,012 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 77,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,890 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 76,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 76,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,649 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 75,581 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s closing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,932 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner / outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 74,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 73,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,833 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,576 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 69,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,118 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 63,118 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front window not working correctly

Pass 8 Jan 2011 56,807 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,056 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 40,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

play noted in offside rear suspension advise further inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,237 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,112 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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45 CB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 45 CB, 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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45 CB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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