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AK53 BKE

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

105,180 mi
Last recorded105,180 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 BKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 105,180 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 104,735 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 103,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 103,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 102,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 101,455 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 100,858 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 98,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 97,217 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 96,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 95,254 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 93,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2014 93,405 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2013 91,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 90,122 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 87,408 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2010 77,165 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

offside rear tyre on 2mm now

Pass 21 May 2009 63,379 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres have worn on centre tread

Fail 20 May 2009 63,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front and nearside rear tyres have worn on centre tread

Pass 30 May 2008 55,138 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 46,719 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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AK53 BKE is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AK53 BKE, 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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AK53 BKE is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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