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AF03 NKN

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,391 mi
Last recorded62,391 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 NKN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 62,391 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 62,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 60,945 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 60,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 59,795 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 58,165 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 58,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 55,638 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 55,638 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,950 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,892 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,839 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,562 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,866 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,607 miles

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

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

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,385 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,157 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Feb 2010 29,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,693 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,890 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,493 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,793 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 16,793 miles

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

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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AF03 NKN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF03 NKN, 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 AF03 NKN registered?

AF03 NKN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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