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AM53 HFH

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

84,230 mi
Last recorded84,230 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HFH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 84,230 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively All Uj joints slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 84,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively All Uj joints slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 82,884 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 82,865 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily paintd (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily painted (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle under sealed

Pass 28 Mar 2023 82,997 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 81,347 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 81,347 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,148 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 81,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,856 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,278 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and sills

Fail 27 Aug 2019 79,278 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and sills

Pass 13 Aug 2018 76,013 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,669 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,019 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 68,018 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,614 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,926 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,148 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 58,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,605 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,278 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,165 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,623 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,341 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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AM53 HFH is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AM53 HFH, 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 AM53 HFH registered?

AM53 HFH is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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