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MA54 EKB

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,417 mi
Last recorded85,417 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 EKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 85,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 84,364 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 82,044 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 82,044 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 81,956 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 81,956 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 81,533 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 81,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 78,839 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel arch lining (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 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 15 Feb 2016 74,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre starting to castleate

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,732 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Fail 20 Feb 2015 73,705 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

minor damage to nearside front tyre outter sidewall

offside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,913 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 71,913 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,082 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,279 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 40,160 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 32,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 32,793 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 24,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 21,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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MA54 EKB is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA54 EKB, 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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MA54 EKB is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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