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MJ53 JAG

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,438 mi
Last recorded27,438 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 27,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 27,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 26,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 26,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 26,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 24,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 24,070 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,918 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,381 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,521 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 17,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 10,472 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 7,789 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 6,828 miles

Nail/screw in o/s/r Tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f Tyre outer side wall cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2009 6,828 miles

Nail/screw in o/s/r Tyre

n/s/f Tyre outer side wall cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,025 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 4,305 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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MJ53 JAG is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 MJ53 JAG, 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 MJ53 JAG registered?

MJ53 JAG is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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