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MH04 RBZ

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,035 mi
Last recorded64,035 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 RBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 64,035 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear strengthening bar corroded

Both front tyres cracking on the bead band N/S worst one (never seen cracking there before)

Pass 1 Oct 2024 63,983 miles

Battery flat

Nearside Headlight has water inside lens

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear strengthening bar corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2023 63,969 miles

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

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal goes down a long way, (1.1.2 (a))

Lower under side off car, is rusty both front and rear suspension

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged door mirror dis coloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Drivers mirror has discoloured

Pass 27 Oct 2021 63,789 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear support bracket corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 62,654 miles

minor fluctuation to braking system

Pass 1 Sep 2018 62,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear joints slight play advise customer to grease nipples

Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 58,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,749 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,303 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,777 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,215 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,588 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 35,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,423 miles

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

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

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

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2009 29,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,981 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,339 miles

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

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
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MH04 RBZ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MH04 RBZ, 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 MH04 RBZ registered?

MH04 RBZ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is MH04 RBZ safe to buy?

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