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M444 HUB

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,951 mi
Last recorded116,951 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 HUB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 116,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 115,476 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 114,636 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 114,471 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 110,030 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 110,005 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 109,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 109,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 107,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 107,248 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 105,317 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,866 miles

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

both front tyers worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 79,233 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,082 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,766 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 76,765 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,940 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,758 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,635 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,425 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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M444 HUB is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M444 HUB, 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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M444 HUB is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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