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A11 RWD

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,056 mi
Last recorded116,056 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 RWD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 116,056 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 115,638 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 115,635 miles

Both rear driveshaft universal joints has slight play

Fail 8 Oct 2021 115,613 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor at passenger foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both rear driveshaft universal joints has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,325 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

rear sills corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 114,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,248 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 113,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint in both rear drive shafts

Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,147 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Both shafts (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 108,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,119 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear subframe mounting areas corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 104,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear subframe mounting areas corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 95,699 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)

front tyres heavily worn inner edges

Fail 21 May 2014 95,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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)

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

front tyres heavily worn inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,246 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 86,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2012 76,622 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres worn too 3mm

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,886 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,446 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,315 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 40,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres wearing off on in ner edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,840 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,678 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 24,624 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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A11 RWD 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 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 A11 RWD, 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 A11 RWD registered?

A11 RWD is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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