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S40 MJC

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,286 mi
Last recorded77,286 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 MJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 77,286 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 74,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 71,929 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 71,466 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 69,980 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 66,788 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 65,090 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,364 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,564 miles

Front both front discs have slight distortion on roller brake tester

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,811 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,488 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,819 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,456 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,975 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,246 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 24,223 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,921 miles

offside front lower ball joint boot split.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,734 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 17,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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S40 MJC is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S40 MJC, 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 S40 MJC registered?

S40 MJC is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is S40 MJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 MJC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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