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AC03 GFY

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,420 mi
Last recorded77,420 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GFY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2024 77,420 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,420 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 77,420 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,303 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,296 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 70,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 22 May 2015 61,321 miles

Engine managment light on

Front tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2015 61,320 miles

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

Engine managment light on

Front tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,164 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 50,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,796 miles

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

slight jacking damage to o/s sill/floor joint

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,101 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 42,101 miles

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

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

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

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

all rims have damage to bead protectors

n/s/f tyre appears to have been run flat and caused damage to sidewall

Pass 6 May 2009 35,844 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 35,594 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres side walls damaged

all 4 wheel trims damaged

Pass 9 May 2008 29,609 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 29,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F tyre has damage to side wall

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

O/S/F tyre has damage to side wall

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

Pass 17 May 2007 22,421 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 22,420 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 15,446 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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AC03 GFY is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AC03 GFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC03 GFY registered?

AC03 GFY is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is AC03 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 GFY shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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