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DX54 XSH

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,910 mi
Last recorded78,910 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 XSH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 78,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 78,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high PRS, offside & nearside, after re-securing headlamp levelling device, adjusted both lamps, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative PRS, insecure, re-secured, no further fault found (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror insecure PRS, both offside & nearside, powered both electrically operated mirrors in & back out again, no further fault found (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 78,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking but appears to be preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking but appears to be preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,855 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,706 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 78,705 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 76,507 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,380 miles

Rear nearside and offside inner driveshaft,s have very slight movement at axle end in to diff.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 76,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,718 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,216 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 68,216 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 62,045 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,357 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,689 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,790 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,056 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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DX54 XSH is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DX54 XSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX54 XSH registered?

DX54 XSH is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is DX54 XSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 XSH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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