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VB04 XKB

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,333 mi
Last recorded64,333 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB04 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 64,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,888 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 63,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 63,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive dampness around gearbox area lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential area slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight free play detected in nearside and offside universal joints

all inner sills and floor pans showing underseal

Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,111 miles

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

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

Offside inner steering rack arm ball joint contains slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area lower slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 63,109 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside inner steering rack arm ball joint contains slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area lower slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight coolant leak evident from suspected reservoir area

Pass 4 Jan 2021 62,686 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 61,253 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,555 miles

Nearside Front floor pan area corroded

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dampness around steering rack area

evidence of coolant staining from underside of vehicle

nearside and offside rear inner sill areas showing surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,752 miles

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

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)

Slight Leak From Rear Differential

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,328 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing cuts

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,645 miles

front floor plates rusty

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 22 Jul 2015 56,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front floor plates rusty

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2014 55,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,888 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 54,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,696 miles

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 53,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 9 Apr 2011 49,064 miles

slight movement in both rear hubs

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,098 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,947 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,596 miles

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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VB04 XKB is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VB04 XKB, 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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VB04 XKB is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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