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A9 DPF

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,681 mi
Last recorded81,681 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 81,681 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 81,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 80,269 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive soil around sump area very slight. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of passenger footwell is corroded, this is not within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of drivers footwell is corroded, not within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering column has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2024 75,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both front seat belt buckles (7.1.2 (d))

excessive corrosion in passenger side front foot well but not in a prescribed area

slight corrosion in driver side front foot well but not in a prescribed area

slight play in steering column

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,412 miles

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both front seat belt buckles (7.1.2 (d))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

engine oil level low

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Feb 2022 65,401 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in steering column

Pass 23 Feb 2021 59,163 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,545 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx remaining (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened slight wear/lipping (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement vee mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement vee mounting (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid moisture content high 4%+

slight oil leaks from engine and tranmission

Fail 19 Feb 2018 40,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx remaining (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened slight wear/lipping (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement vee mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement vee mounting (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid moisture content high 4%+

slight oil leaks from engine and tranmission

Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,055 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,040 miles

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

slight play in suspension component n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 23 Feb 2016 29,037 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)

slight play in suspension component n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 16,770 miles

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

offside front tyre split in inner side wall

offside rear tyre split in inner side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,862 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 11,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 8,393 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 7,953 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 7,010 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 6,121 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 5,392 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 4,056 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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A9 DPF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A9 DPF, 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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A9 DPF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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