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ST53 TMY

2004 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,185 mi
Last recorded67,185 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 TMY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 67,185 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 67,137 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 65,852 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 63,943 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 63,337 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 63,333 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,036 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 13 Jul 2021 62,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,701 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 59,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 59,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,644 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 50,031 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,595 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,426 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,080 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 42,072 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,836 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,830 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,799 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,736 miles

slight damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

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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ST53 TMY is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Green 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 ST53 TMY, 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 ST53 TMY registered?

ST53 TMY is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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