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BG53 AZJ

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,962 mi
Last recorded73,962 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 AZJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 73,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 72,681 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 72,679 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight condensation in osf head light

Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,627 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,214 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 69,195 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,232 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,664 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,072 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,453 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 59,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,236 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 52,530 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 52,527 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,018 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,078 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,625 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,468 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,595 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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BG53 AZJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG53 AZJ, 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 BG53 AZJ registered?

BG53 AZJ is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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