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BG53 LTE

2003 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,558 mi
Last recorded39,558 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LTE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 39,558 miles

both rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2024 38,292 miles

both rear outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,944 miles

offside rear and nearside rear outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 36,807 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 36,805 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,681 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 36,584 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,395 miles

Offside slight chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,020 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 35,207 miles

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

Offside slight chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 34,953 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wear inner edge {advise}

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,371 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 32,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,642 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,487 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,308 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,600 miles

off side front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,660 miles

n/s front inner tyre wall slightly damaged.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,523 miles

slight play to offside of steering rack end

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,452 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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BG53 LTE is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

BG53 LTE is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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