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AV03 HCJ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,094 mi
Last recorded91,094 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HCJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 91,094 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 89,855 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 88,223 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 85,363 miles

slight play at nsr wheel.

Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,142 miles

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

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,717 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,690 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,357 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,754 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,001 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 70,001 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,563 miles

slight play in suspension at rear wheels.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 65,563 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in suspension at rear wheels.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,031 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advised by customer vehicle has intermittant A.B.S warning light fault

Fail 21 Mar 2013 65,031 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,067 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,480 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,335 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 HCJ 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 87.5%.

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 HCJ, 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 AV03 HCJ registered?

AV03 HCJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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