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CX04 YOW

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,882 mi
Last recorded101,882 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 YOW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 101,882 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch at footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 101,878 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch at footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 101,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 98,621 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,264 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 93,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear rusted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack slightly leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,322 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,395 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 83,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres,treads worn below 1.6mm on the inner sections (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 78,367 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,494 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,770 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight movement on both rear hubs

Surface corrosion @ rear of vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2017 72,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on dashboard

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight movement on both rear hubs

Surface corrosion @ rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,503 miles

245/45/18 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 67,503 miles

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

245/45/18 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,445 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 60,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,179 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,559 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,955 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 41,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear driveshaft universal joints have movement,both sides

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,639 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 22,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 13,343 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,153 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 8,417 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 8,357 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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CX04 YOW is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX04 YOW, 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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CX04 YOW is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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