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MC04 LXH

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,379 mi
Last recorded118,379 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 LXH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 118,379 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 118,379 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 117,482 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2023 116,355 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 115,049 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 113,919 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 112,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 112,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 111,796 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,759 miles

signs of corrosion in o/s/f foot well/floor pan . corrosion in both rear chassis legs.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,131 miles

Front floor pan & rear chassis legs very corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub frame corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 101,345 miles

CORRODED UNDER REAR OF VEHICLE

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,793 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLES ARE CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 97,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

HANDBRAKE CABLES ARE CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 89,444 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 73,043 miles

play in diff. bearings both sides

Fail 15 Oct 2012 73,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

play in diff. bearings both sides

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,896 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 65,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,149 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,462 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 49,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,813 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,254 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 20,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MC04 LXH is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MC04 LXH, 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 MC04 LXH registered?

MC04 LXH is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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