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B1 DPF

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,740 mi
Last recorded50,740 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 DPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 50,740 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 50,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 48,755 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 48,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 47,394 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,951 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 45,416 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 45,385 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,125 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight play from both rear outer uj's

Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,123 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Both rear outer (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,096 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Both rear outer (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,049 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 35,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,195 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,052 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 30,008 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,244 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,767 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,452 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,506 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 19,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 13,278 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,415 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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B1 DPF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver 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 B1 DPF, 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 B1 DPF registered?

B1 DPF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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