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RY53 VJC

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,152 mi
Last recorded92,152 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 VJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 92,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 92,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 89,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 87,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 86,142 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,468 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,409 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,937 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel outer trim damaged

eng light on dash

Fail 26 Jan 2018 74,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front alloy wheel outer trim damaged

Offside Front tyre on wearbars and worn on outer edge

eng light on dash

Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,293 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,291 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 67,291 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,130 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,594 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 51,590 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,319 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 46,314 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 46,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,358 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,364 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,844 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 18,372 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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RY53 VJC is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RY53 VJC, 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 RY53 VJC registered?

RY53 VJC is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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