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GK04 JAK

2006 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,229 mi
Last recorded102,229 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 JAK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 102,229 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 97,960 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 97,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 94,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 94,856 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 90,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 85,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,232 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 82,232 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,315 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,964 miles

Check Pedestrian system warning showing.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Bent on inside. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,898 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 72,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

check pedestrian system warning on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,011 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,546 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,473 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,721 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 15,280 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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GK04 JAK is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 48,525 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 GK04 JAK, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK04 JAK registered?

GK04 JAK is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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