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SV04 DKM

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 DKM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 90,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear suspension hubs have slight play

under side of vehicle corroded also both inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2023 90,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear suspension hubs have slight play

under side of vehicle corroded also both inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 87,710 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sdides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 86,362 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 74,992 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 66,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 66,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed severe sidewall cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,798 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,485 miles

Outer sills not fully tested due to plastic sill covers.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers fitted.Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,261 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,533 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 47,511 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,570 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play at both rear drive shafts

Fail 14 Oct 2011 42,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play at both rear drive shafts

Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,003 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 37,971 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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 25 Aug 2009 30,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s hesdlight misted up

Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,307 miles

Nail in offside front 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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SV04 DKM is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV04 DKM, 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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SV04 DKM is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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