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VT04 MXA

2004 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,357 mi
Last recorded112,357 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT04 MXA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 112,357 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 106,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front floor corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 18 Jul 2019 106,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front floor corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,806 miles

Both front floors corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,669 miles

(Offside and nearside front floors corroded and hold but not in a prescribed area

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 95,022 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside and nearside front floors corroded and hold but not in a prescribed area

Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,071 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside and nearside front floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,060 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 69,847 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,485 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,400 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,050 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,159 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,663 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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VT04 MXA is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VT04 MXA, 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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What year was VT04 MXA registered?

VT04 MXA is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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