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V8 KCV

2004 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,639 mi
Last recorded158,639 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xjr84,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 KCV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 158,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear upper suspension arm dust cover split

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

Offside Rear upper suspension arm dust cover split

Fail 13 Jul 2026 158,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear upper suspension arm dust cover split

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

Offside Rear upper suspension arm dust cover split

Pass 10 Jul 2025 154,511 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 154,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 152,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 152,300 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged and insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 151,380 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 149,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 147,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 143,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 143,757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 140,644 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 137,615 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 137,613 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 133,012 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 127,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 123,417 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 115,494 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,946 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 102,730 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 102,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,220 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 95,238 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2010 81,372 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,081 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,379 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 52,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,811 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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V8 KCV is a 2004 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 84,008 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 KCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V8 KCV is a 2004 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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