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FM04 XJN

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,757 mi
Last recorded103,757 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 XJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,757 miles

both steering arms have slight play

front cross-member corroded and brake pipes insecure

offside rear outer sill blistered

rear brake imbalance is high to nearside

rear diff is leaking oil

screen is damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2017 103,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside rear outer sill blistered

both steering arms have slight play

front cross-member corroded and brake pipes insecure

rear brake imbalance is high to nearside

rear diff is leaking oil

screen is damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,844 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 95,842 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure bolt broken in mount bracket (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Nov 2013 83,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,088 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 73,184 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,276 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 71,605 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 22 Dec 2008 68,417 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,940 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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FM04 XJN is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FM04 XJN, 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 FM04 XJN registered?

FM04 XJN is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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