MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres worn on inner edges
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
rear bumper loose (Advise attention)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar links, rubber bushes have some movement
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
rear bumper loose (Advise attention)
Front anti roll D bushes slightly worn.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in o/s steering rack end.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front anti roll D bushes slightly worn.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/s/f floorpan area corroded--------advise attention.
N/s/f tyre has small bunion in outer tyre wall.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in o/s steering rack end.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges and tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f lower shocker bush has slight play
o/s/f lower shocker bush has fair amount of play (Advise attention)
both steering rack end sockets have slight play
o/s/f brake rubbing slightly
o/s/f shocker lower eye bush has fair amount of play (Advise attention)
o/s/f top wishbone inner bushes have some play
Fair amount of play in o/s/f lower shock absorber bush.
N/s/f tyre has side wall damage.
Play in steering rack (o/s).
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight bind to n/s/f wheel
unable to see inner pads
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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AK53 VRM is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 AK53 VRM, 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 AK53 VRM registered?
AK53 VRM is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is AK53 VRM safe to buy?
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