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RS04 XKR

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,749 mi
Last recorded98,749 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS04 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 98,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,424 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 98,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 98,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 97,548 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 96,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 95,813 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 94,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body starting to corrode

Fail 5 May 2021 94,969 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body starting to corrode

Pass 29 Feb 2020 94,916 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2020 94,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL/WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2019 94,243 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Fail 1 Mar 2019 94,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,569 miles

n/s/r drop link bushes splitting but showing no movement

Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 89,758 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,789 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 83,396 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,396 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are badly cracking around sidewalls/treads

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2012 75,077 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2011 68,787 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front and rear registration plates faded

n/s registration plate light dim

plastic sill covers

some end float in n/s/r drive shaft

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 61,108 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,880 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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RS04 XKR is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RS04 XKR, 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 RS04 XKR registered?

RS04 XKR is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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