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AO53 WGU

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,737 mi
Last recorded62,737 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,737 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both casings damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 62,377 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 62,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 61,939 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 60,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parts of under the chassis and sills corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 60,832 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parts of under the chassis and sills corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 59,847 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,816 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 58,796 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,864 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,149 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,315 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 53,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,353 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,409 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 44,156 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f floor pan rusted

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,630 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,556 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 37,556 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,829 miles

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,977 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,704 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,274 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,225 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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AO53 WGU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO53 WGU, 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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AO53 WGU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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