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WH04 FCU

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,539 mi
Last recorded21,539 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 FCU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 21,539 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 21,539 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Drive shaft bearing excessively worn BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 18,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 14,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 14,216 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 14,192 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner anti rollbar clamp bush slight play

Rear sill ends and subframe slightly rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2021 14,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner anti rollbar clamp bush slight play

Rear sill ends and subframe slightly rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2020 14,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 13,975 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 21 Sep 2018 13,767 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 13,667 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 13,474 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,815 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 12,423 miles

all four tyres starting to perrish

Fail 5 Mar 2014 12,423 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perrish

Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,197 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 10,695 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 10,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 9,419 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,957 miles

O/S Head lamp on maximum height alignment.

Slight play in rear drive shaft universal joints.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 4,796 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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WH04 FCU is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WH04 FCU, 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 WH04 FCU registered?

WH04 FCU is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 August 2004.

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