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AK53 VRM

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,404 mi
Last recorded150,404 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VRM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 150,404 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear bumper loose (Advise attention)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 150,402 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 135,089 miles

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 134,990 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 119,673 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 119,659 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,556 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 102,525 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,899 miles

both steering rack end sockets have slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,934 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,082 miles

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).

Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,701 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,646 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 26,645 miles

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?

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 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.

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