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SG54 KJZ

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,310 mi
Last recorded95,310 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 KJZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 95,310 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 91,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,760 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 87,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,175 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower suspension arm's, outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 86,175 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower suspension arm's, outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 86,086 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (passenger floor) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

O/S front lower corrosion (driver floor)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,641 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,494 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,600 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,655 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,856 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,631 miles

rear nearside chassis section corroded

slight play rear offside+nearside suspension

Fail 26 Jan 2015 62,489 miles

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

rear nearside chassis section corroded

slight play rear offside+nearside suspension

Pass 30 Jan 2014 52,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,209 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,956 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 27,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 27,874 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,509 miles

slight free movement in both tie rods inside steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,036 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre has slight crackes on tread,255/35ZR20Y

Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,835 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 15,153 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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SG54 KJZ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SG54 KJZ, 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 SG54 KJZ registered?

SG54 KJZ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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