Jaguar XK8 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
71.0% pass rate
from 648 tests in 2021
(37% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XK8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (29% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Springs
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.0% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension rod
  • 10% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt
          • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
    • 3.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.93% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.93% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.46% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.46% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Hazard warning (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Switch (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.93% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.77% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.93% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (21 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (40% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.93% fail on Chassis
      • 0.93% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.62% fail on Floor (18 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Steering column
  • 0.93% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.15% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Condition

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