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DC04 UXS

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,729 mi
Last recorded81,729 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UXS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 81,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 81,726 miles

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

Offside slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 12 Jun 2024 81,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front floor pan becoming corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2023 76,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front floor pan becoming corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 76,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion at o/s front floor pan

Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,276 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 71,027 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 14 Jan 2020 71,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 7 Jan 2019 66,527 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 66,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 62,601 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,226 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 57,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,460 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 52,460 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,010 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 49,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,079 miles

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

o/s/f window glass faulty

slight movement n/s o/s outer u/j drive shaft

Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,969 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,256 miles

o/s/f rack arm slight movement

Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,916 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,871 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,428 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,043 miles

slight free play in nearside rear universal joint.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,438 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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DC04 UXS is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DC04 UXS, 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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What year was DC04 UXS registered?

DC04 UXS is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is DC04 UXS safe to buy?

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