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542 XKK

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,204 mi
Last recorded92,204 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration542 XKK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 92,204 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to the rear sub frame mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Recommend repair to broken case to prevent accidental release. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 92,200 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to the rear sub frame mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to the rear sub frame mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Recommend repair to broken case to prevent accidental release. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,121 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 89,857 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 85,912 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,655 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 80,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,020 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 73,568 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 73,568 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,189 miles

CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND UNDER BODY OF VEHICLE

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,027 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 70,027 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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight play in both rear wheels/hubs

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody corrosion in places

Fail 5 Oct 2015 66,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight play in both rear wheels/hubs

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,381 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,367 miles

n/s front and rear tyres damaged on outer rim.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 60,367 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front and rear tyres damaged on outer rim.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,523 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,111 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 51,108 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 42,408 miles

front suspension n/s and o/s bottom bush slight play

Pass 7 May 2009 35,807 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 30,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,544 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,684 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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542 XKK is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 542 XKK, 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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542 XKK is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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