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SF54 XFT

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,775 mi
Last recorded127,775 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 XFT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2025 127,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 124,870 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 121,957 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 118,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 104,821 miles

UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION BOTH INNER SILLS

Pass 8 May 2018 99,392 miles

Front floor corroded both sides

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 99,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Front floor corroded both sides

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 95,500 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front both tyres bald inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,465 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f floor has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2015 76,129 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,083 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,267 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,330 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,713 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 40,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,027 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,129 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 31,129 miles

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

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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SF54 XFT is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SF54 XFT, 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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SF54 XFT is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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