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A16 KTJ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,196 mi
Last recorded126,196 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KTJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 126,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 125,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 124,619 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 122,968 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 121,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 119,756 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 116,549 miles

Nearside Front outer wheel trim has slight damage

Nearside Front tyre wall has scuff damage but not enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 12 Dec 2016 115,384 miles

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 30 Dec 2015 113,944 miles

Nearside Front floor repaired not within prescribed area ?

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

Offside Front floor repaired not within prescribed area ?

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 113,944 miles

Nearside Front floor repaired not within prescribed area ?

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

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

Offside Front floor repaired not within prescribed area ?

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 107,960 miles

front of off side and near side floor areas rusting

near side front outer wheel rim dented / damaged

off side and near side rear chassis adjacent subframe mounts starting to fracture / rust

rear of off side sill panel area rusting

Fail 20 Nov 2014 107,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front of off side and near side floor areas rusting

near side front outer wheel rim dented / damaged

off side and near side rear chassis adjacent subframe mounts starting to fracture / rust

rear of off side sill panel area rusting

Pass 2 May 2014 106,229 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 103,044 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 103,044 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 May 2012 88,359 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

dsc light on

Fail 3 May 2012 88,359 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 May 2011 83,015 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 76,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,996 miles

advise osr drive shaft uj has slight play

advise some corrosion to front and rear discs

Fail 14 Apr 2009 68,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

advise osr drive shaft uj has slight play

advise some corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 13 May 2008 62,015 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 62,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 55,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 53,997 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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A16 KTJ 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 76.9%.

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 A16 KTJ, 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 A16 KTJ registered?

A16 KTJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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