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AT53 AWT

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,258 mi
Last recorded71,258 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 AWT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 71,258 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 70,528 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,172 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,312 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 64,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 62,817 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,864 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,948 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,362 miles

slight play on o/s n/s rear drive shafts

Fail 12 Jan 2018 58,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fault code light on

slight play on o/s n/s rear drive shafts

Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 54,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 49,665 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

both front tyres perished and cracked outer tread

nail in nearside front tyre

small splits in inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,222 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 45,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

small chips in windscreen

some end float in rear drive shafts

Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,696 miles

small chips in windscreen

some end float in rear drive shafts

Fail 23 Nov 2012 38,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

small chips in windscreen

some end float in rear drive shafts

Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,159 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,394 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,233 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres are wearing unevenly. Inside edge is worn low outside of measurable area.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,402 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,475 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,892 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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AT53 AWT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AT53 AWT, 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 AT53 AWT registered?

AT53 AWT is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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