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MD04 SFF

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,336 mi
Last recorded105,336 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 SFF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 105,336 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,162 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 105,110 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,996 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 104,947 miles

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 104,942 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 104,765 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 104,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,783 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 99,779 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,086 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,717 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 67,180 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 67,180 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 53,302 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 28 May 2010 53,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2009 35,885 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2007 18,499 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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MD04 SFF is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD04 SFF, 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 MD04 SFF registered?

MD04 SFF is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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