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B4 HHH

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

47,881 mi
Last recorded47,881 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 HHH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 47,881 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 47,652 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 47,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 45,774 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 45,774 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,008 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 44,154 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,419 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight movement in inner universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight movement in inner universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 43,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight movement in inner universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight movement in inner universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 42,758 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,958 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 40,958 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,750 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 38,841 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,263 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 38,263 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,217 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 38,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,782 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 37,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,399 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 37,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,762 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,636 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 30,391 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,272 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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B4 HHH 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 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B4 HHH, 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 B4 HHH registered?

B4 HHH is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is B4 HHH safe to buy?

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