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ET04 VGJ

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,149 mi
Last recorded87,149 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 87,148 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 87,141 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 86,289 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,382 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 79,382 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,534 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 75,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f floor pan corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,874 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 66,865 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,897 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,132 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,714 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,137 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 47,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,363 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)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,137 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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ET04 VGJ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET04 VGJ, 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 ET04 VGJ registered?

ET04 VGJ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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