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SH54 LZW

2004 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,094 mi
Last recorded99,094 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 LZW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 99,094 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower rad mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner arch / sill / chassis / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 94,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear sill deteriorating

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

general underside corrosion

slight oil from gearbox oil cooler pipe

slight play detected at offside rear wheel

Fail 10 Mar 2022 94,739 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play detected at both rear wheels

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight play detected at road wheel

Fail 10 Mar 2021 93,529 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear slight play detected at road wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,249 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 87,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,431 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 75,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,281 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,098 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,054 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 59,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 54,553 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 51,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,415 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,934 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,509 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 37,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,893 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 29,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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SH54 LZW is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SH54 LZW, 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 SH54 LZW registered?

SH54 LZW is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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