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DC53 XKB

2004 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,724 mi
Last recorded158,724 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 158,724 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 158,724 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 156,631 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 154,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 151,875 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 149,689 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 148,379 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 146,626 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind upper suspension arms on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From cooler and both pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By subframe mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 143,793 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 143,789 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,459 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 138,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 127,632 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 127,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 110,866 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 110,863 miles

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

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

Slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

Pass 21 May 2013 105,138 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 93,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 93,375 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 82,870 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 71,632 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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DC53 XKB is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DC53 XKB, 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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DC53 XKB is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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