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OW53 OWE

2004 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,993 mi
Last recorded69,993 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 OWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 69,993 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 69,751 miles

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

Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2025 69,751 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,879 miles

Rear n/s and o/s inner sills rusty

componets rusty underside

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,807 miles

Rear n/s and o/s inner sills rusty

componets very rusty underside

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,832 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,222 miles

componets underside rusty

outer sill covers fitted

wiper blades worn

Fail 8 Mar 2021 65,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

componets underside rusty

outer sill covers fitted

wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,341 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 64,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,707 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,035 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 61,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,399 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers fitted

nearside and offside rear inside sills rusty

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,277 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,397 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,462 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 44,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,463 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,902 miles

front discs slightly worn

plastic sill covers

someplay in bothsides rear inner drive shaft couplings

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,139 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,766 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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OW53 OWE is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OW53 OWE, 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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OW53 OWE is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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