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4 WBX

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,192 mi
Last recorded32,192 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 WBX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 32,192 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 32,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 32,053 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 31,849 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 31,637 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 31,546 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 31,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 31,187 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,089 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 30,300 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 30,300 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 29,539 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,937 miles

front ns brake starting to bind

Fail 10 Feb 2015 28,937 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

front ns brake starting to bind

Fail 22 Feb 2013 26,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,554 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,180 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 25,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,239 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion forming on rear subframe and mounting points

Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,849 miles

Engine overheated during test. Further investigation required.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,661 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 16,659 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,856 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,362 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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4 WBX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 4 WBX, 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 4 WBX registered?

4 WBX is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is 4 WBX safe to buy?

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