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M2 BTJ

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,333 mi
Last recorded70,333 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 BTJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 70,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 66,317 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 62,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,467 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 58,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,799 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 57,797 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 55,453 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both sides roll bar link rubber split

Fail 14 Aug 2018 55,450 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both sides roll bar link rubber split

Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,116 miles

both rear roll bar link rubbers starting to split

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,962 miles

offside front lower shockabsorber bush worn

rear drop link rubbers poor

rear tyres worn/ nearing wear bars

slight knock from nearside front drop link

some play in rear hubs

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,390 miles

both rear roll bar link lower rubbers starting to split

Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,452 miles

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

nearside front floor area corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,056 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,088 miles

some play in all wheel bearings

some play in steering rack ends

Fail 30 Nov 2011 38,049 miles

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

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

some fluctuation & imbalance front brakes

some play in all wheel bearings

some play in steering rack ends

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,887 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,326 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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M2 BTJ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M2 BTJ, 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 M2 BTJ registered?

M2 BTJ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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