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BFZ 7491

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,019 mi
Last recorded91,019 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 7491
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 91,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2019 91,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,971 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front along front panel (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,106 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,393 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 75,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,756 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 64,752 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,027 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 51,025 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 48,444 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,583 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,410 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,664 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,439 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 19,152 miles

VERY SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO DISC SURFACES

VERY SLIGHT WEAR INSIDE EDGE OSF TYRE

Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,691 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 8,924 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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BFZ 7491 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFZ 7491, 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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BFZ 7491 is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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