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DS53 OKD

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,819 mi
Last recorded70,819 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OKD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 70,819 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

condensation in the offside headlamp

Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,085 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,072 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 63,850 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose

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

Offside Rear Bump stop likely to fall off

Pass 23 Jan 2021 61,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bump stop worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bump stop worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,441 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 61,441 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,093 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Pass 13 Jan 2018 60,798 miles

both rear ends of outer sill corroded

condensation n/s/ headlight

n/s/f under floor pan corroded

n/s/rear chassis corroded by suspension mount and upper brake flexi hose mount

o/s/r tyre cracking and nail in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,095 miles

Nearside rear chassis is corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,645 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,179 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Jan 2014 53,892 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,278 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front suspension 'V'mounts starting to split

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,612 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,487 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,946 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,496 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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DS53 OKD is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DS53 OKD, 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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DS53 OKD is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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