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SD54 WVX

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,463 mi
Last recorded98,463 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 WVX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 98,463 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 98,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside has some surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2021 94,923 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 94,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,418 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 82,417 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,383 miles

Rear subframe rusted

front to rear brake pipes rusted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 76,383 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front tyres cracked

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)

Rear subframe rusted

front to rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 73,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,378 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 67,052 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 67,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,072 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,123 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,118 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,289 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 55,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,221 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,613 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 27,913 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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SD54 WVX is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SD54 WVX, 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 SD54 WVX registered?

SD54 WVX is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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