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BG53 VAF

2003 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,482 mi
Last recorded81,482 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 80,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 79,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 78,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 78,175 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer coating starting to frey (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape and worn on inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seals leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,209 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door drops

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,481 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,951 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,975 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,747 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,038 miles

Front brake pads/discs worn

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 66,314 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,245 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,813 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,141 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 57,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,916 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

offside steering rack has slight wear

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,501 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,817 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,815 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,604 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,046 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 VAF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VAF, 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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BG53 VAF is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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