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BG53 AZN

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,807 mi
Last recorded74,807 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 74,807 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2025 74,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2024 74,640 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 70,148 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 70,100 miles

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 68,943 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,931 miles

Front both wiper blades smear slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,445 miles

beam deflector fitted to o/s headlamp only but doesn't affect beam image.

both rear silencers not fitted but sound not too loud.

covers under bonnet and under car obscuring some items from view.

one light not working on speedo but ok to 100mph.

Fail 27 Sep 2016 68,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

beam deflector fitted to o/s headlamp only but doesn't affect beam image.

both rear silencers not fitted but sound not too loud.

covers under bonnet and under car obscuring some items from view.

one light not working on speedo but ok to 100mph.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 64,184 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 16 Dec 2013 60,609 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,573 miles

Coolant leak

headlight switch faulty when on auto

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,243 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 5 Oct 2010 40,358 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,322 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,186 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,693 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,432 miles

o/s haedlamp as a crack in lens not affecting headlamp image.

slight wear in o/s/r half shaft housing.

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 AZN is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BG53 AZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 AZN registered?

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

Is BG53 AZN safe to buy?

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