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AV03 HCG

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,094 mi
Last recorded92,094 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HCG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 92,094 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion for age (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 92,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion for age (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 80,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under side age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 11 Apr 2025 80,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under side age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,580 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 67,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play both rear inner ujs.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner sections. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 67,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play both rear inner ujs.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner sections. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,903 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 63,901 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,863 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 58,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,578 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,332 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,880 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 43,204 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 39,059 miles

condensation n/s headlight beam patern & output meets requirements at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2014 35,398 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 35,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,966 miles

front disc pitted

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,098 miles

front disc brakes slightly corroded

power steering rack has slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,781 miles

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

all brake discs are rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,501 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are rusty and pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,530 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,964 miles

advise surface rust on front and rear brakes

Pass 2 May 2007 22,112 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge,

Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,420 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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AV03 HCG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AV03 HCG, 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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AV03 HCG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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