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SW53 KFK

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,777 mi
Last recorded69,777 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 KFK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 69,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 69,614 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 69,512 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,233 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,148 miles

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S 'A' Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 53,078 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,593 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 47,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,101 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 43,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,340 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,265 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 25,902 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 22,315 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 19,834 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

accident damage to nearside front

Pass 6 Feb 2009 19,071 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 19,068 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,657 miles

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

interior mirror loose

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Fail 28 Dec 2006 17,657 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

interior mirror loose

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

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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SW53 KFK is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SW53 KFK, 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 SW53 KFK registered?

SW53 KFK is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is SW53 KFK safe to buy?

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