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AD53 MXH

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4177cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,396 mi
Last recorded89,396 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MXH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,177cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 89,396 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 89,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,345 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 87,889 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,469 miles

Radiator support bracket corroded underbody

Fail 8 Oct 2020 87,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front cross member under radiator corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

handbrake warning light staying on

Pass 17 Oct 2019 86,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis very corroded with in rear susp/mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis very corroded with in rear susp/mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 86,733 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holes very corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis very corroded with in rear susp/mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis very corroded with in rear susp/mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 85,169 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 82,933 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 79,746 miles

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

Nearside front floor corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,451 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 77,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

passengers front seat belt buckle cover damaged not affecting operation

Fail 31 May 2012 36,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

passengers front seat belt buckle cover damaged not affecting operation

Pass 24 May 2011 53,674 miles

Rear tyres wearing low .

Pass 25 May 2010 44,419 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,562 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,750 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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AD53 MXH is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,177cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD53 MXH, 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 AD53 MXH registered?

AD53 MXH is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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