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TA04 JAG

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,578 mi
Last recorded116,578 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA04 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 116,578 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 114,384 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 112,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 106,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,251 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 98,209 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak at both front calipers (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,326 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 97,322 miles

Brake cable damaged parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,559 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,299 miles

Centre stop lamp disconnected

Nearside front floor pan corroded. Non prescribed area

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 95,179 miles

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front floor pan corroded. Non prescribed area

Oil leaking from rear differential

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,916 miles

nearside front floor corroded not in perscribed area

Fail 25 Mar 2015 82,913 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front floor excessive corrosion not in perscribed area

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,311 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 80,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,584 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 68,968 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,399 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,752 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 49,752 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,808 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,628 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,253 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TA04 JAG is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TA04 JAG, 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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TA04 JAG is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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