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AO03 SFJ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,386 mi
Last recorded109,386 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 SFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 109,386 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 109,382 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 107,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 107,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front advise front pads low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 103,971 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,072 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 99,985 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 95,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,748 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,249 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,249 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 78,706 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 78,694 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2013 71,826 miles

Crack in windscreen but not in swept area.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,346 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,847 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,592 miles

movement in both rear hub UJs . large top engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,009 miles

nearside rear tyre centre tread low/nail in tread

Pass 4 May 2006 33,173 miles

front brake pads low

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 SFJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO03 SFJ, 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 SFJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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