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WG53 NVJ

2004 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,025 mi
Last recorded47,025 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 NVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 47,025 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 46,679 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 46,210 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,190 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,905 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,763 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,006 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,840 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,976 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,576 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,882 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,822 miles

Both front inner pads appear to be low.Unable to see pads clearly please check.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 34,317 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 26,980 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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WG53 NVJ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG53 NVJ, 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 WG53 NVJ registered?

WG53 NVJ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is WG53 NVJ safe to buy?

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