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PE53 WJX

2004 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,191 mi
Last recorded104,191 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 WJX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,191 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns before flex (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os before flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above axle ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 104,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns before flex (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os before flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above axle ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 101,588 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,391 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across radiator support (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 101,376 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 101,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 101,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 100,429 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 96,966 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 84,320 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN - RECHECK 3,000 MILES

Fail 20 Dec 2016 84,320 miles

Braking system leaking FRONT PIPE, FROM ABS UNIT TO N/S/R (3.6.A.1)

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN - RECHECK 3,000 MILES

Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,686 miles

o/s door lower hinge mount snapped

Fail 16 Dec 2015 78,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s door lower hinge mount snapped

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,523 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,373 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,308 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 44,644 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,948 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,973 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,497 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,153 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,465 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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PE53 WJX is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PE53 WJX, 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 PE53 WJX registered?

PE53 WJX is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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