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DF53 GGE

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,641 mi
Last recorded110,641 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GGE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 110,641 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 110,630 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 106,375 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 102,721 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 102,721 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 98,860 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,362 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,872 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,298 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,434 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slightly rusting

Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,181 miles

HIDbulbs fitted (NO washers)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 76,181 miles

HIDbulbs fitted (NO washers)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,388 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 70,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,866 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 60,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,063 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 54,062 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 48,495 miles

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

both rear drive shaft universal joints have slight movement

Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,410 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 46,410 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,505 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,544 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 39,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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DF53 GGE is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DF53 GGE, 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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DF53 GGE is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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