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SV54 UPN

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,960 mi
Last recorded75,960 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 UPN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 75,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 74,142 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,134 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,099 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 72,093 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,878 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 69,849 miles

Nearside front floor corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 69,840 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside front floor corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,385 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,852 miles

Nearside front floor corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,844 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front floor corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,428 miles

Nearside front floor corroded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,116 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,692 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 61,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,177 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,667 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,852 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,558 miles

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

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

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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SV54 UPN 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 81%.

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 SV54 UPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV54 UPN registered?

SV54 UPN is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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The MOT history for SV54 UPN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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