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AO03 JAG

2003 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,620 mi
Last recorded87,620 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 87,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 86,408 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 83,238 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 81,265 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 77,315 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil around front chassis and steering rack no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 77,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil around front chassis and steering rack no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,087 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,920 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,781 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,932 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside rear anti-roll bar bush pearishing

Fail 5 Aug 2014 74,932 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

nearside rear anti-roll bar bush pearishing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,299 miles

slight play near side front track rod end

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,449 miles

rear tyres wearing

slight play near side front steering arm

Fail 13 Aug 2012 70,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear tyres wearing

slight play near side front steering arm

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,842 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,354 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 57,354 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,081 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,837 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,271 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 49,491 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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AO03 JAG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO03 JAG, 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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AO03 JAG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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