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BT04 KCX

2004 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,467 mi
Last recorded113,467 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 KCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 113,467 miles

steering and suspension components are corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 109,758 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 108,293 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 108,282 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 106,422 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 106,420 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,927 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 104,806 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 103,899 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 103,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 98,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch to lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,763 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,361 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,928 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,482 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,626 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,626 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,683 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,502 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 28,757 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

note ; rear number plate no suppliers name and postcode

Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,670 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 25,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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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BT04 KCX is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BT04 KCX, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT04 KCX is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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