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NU04 XWK

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,012 mi
Last recorded92,012 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 XWK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 92,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 92,007 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer central sill panel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis railings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,990 miles

Front Front suspension and components corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear suspension and components corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 88,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 88,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 72,442 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 72,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,447 miles

Rear Outer both tyres crackeds have cracks in shoulders

Fail 30 Jan 2020 61,173 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,524 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,147 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,694 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 45,694 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing hub nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,932 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 43,932 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,831 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 41,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,906 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 38,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,448 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,437 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,878 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,672 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 25,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 22,417 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,540 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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NU04 XWK 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 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 NU04 XWK, 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 NU04 XWK registered?

NU04 XWK is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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