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SK54 YOL

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,846 mi
Last recorded86,846 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 YOL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 86,846 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both sides have slight play in UJ joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle is heavily corroded underneath, floor pans, chassis etc but not considered excessive at time of test, also car has plastic trims covering the sills so unable too assess fully

Fail 25 Nov 2020 86,820 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested Unable to test both sides aim due to switch fault and main beam constantly on (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Car is heavily corroded on underside,floor pans and chassis legs corroding but not considered excessive at time of test. Sill covers fitted so unable too assess these areas.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,802 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 84,760 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,510 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 82,249 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,329 miles

Front Discs Corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Various Parts Of Chassis Corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 78,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.35mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Catalyst (7.1.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Discs Corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Various Parts Of Chassis Corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear chassis corroded at suspension mounts both sides

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

floor sections corroded both sides at rear

Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded across front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped across front (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear chassis corroded at suspension mounts both sides

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

floor sections corroded both sides at rear

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,838 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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)

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,205 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 66,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,138 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,568 miles

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut on offside front tyre wall

diff oil leak

offside rear tyre worn to less than 1mm on inner edge of tread (raised tread pattern )

various cuts on offside rear tyre wall

Fail 20 Jul 2010 48,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

cut on offside front tyre wall

diff oil leak

offside rear tyre worn to less than 1mm on inner edge of tread (raised tread pattern )

various cuts on offside rear tyre wall

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,677 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 44,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre cuts on side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,491 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 38,491 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,371 miles

front tyres wearing 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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SK54 YOL is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SK54 YOL, 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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SK54 YOL is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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