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RE04 HYA

2004 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,305 mi
Last recorded97,305 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 HYA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 97,305 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 95,863 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 95,858 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,819 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 90,290 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 88,794 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 88,761 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,629 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 85,629 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,805 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,364 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,402 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,665 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,923 miles

inner edges of rear tyres wearing

Fail 24 Feb 2016 71,917 miles

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

inner edges of rear tyres wearing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,358 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 64,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,812 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 56,812 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,978 miles

Slight play offside front lower shock absober bush.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,661 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,714 miles

Rear number plate is water marked .

Fail 6 Mar 2008 34,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake pads worn low .

Rear number plate is water marked .

Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,540 miles

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

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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RE04 HYA is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 RE04 HYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE04 HYA registered?

RE04 HYA is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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