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PY04 HBH

2004 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,866 mi
Last recorded98,866 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 HBH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 98,866 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 94,703 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 89,402 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 89,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 86,098 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,397 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 81,397 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,984 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 72,983 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,646 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 55,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 48,421 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 46,979 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2012 45,465 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear suspension anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer treads perrished

Pass 24 May 2011 42,827 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,270 miles
Fail 16 May 2010 41,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre becoming devoid on inner edge and unevenly worn.

Pass 6 May 2009 38,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,382 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 27,434 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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PY04 HBH is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PY04 HBH, 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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PY04 HBH is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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