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WU54 OBF

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

203,231 mi
Last recorded203,231 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 OBF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 203,231 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 203,231 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative rear (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 202,573 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

knocking noise from rear

Fail 21 Sep 2020 202,470 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front tyres worn on inside egdes ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

Nearside Rear park brake has a low reading

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2019 199,210 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 190,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Lower auto box feed hose to cooling radiator leaking.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 190,816 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Lower auto box feed hose to cooling radiator leaking.

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

rotation noise from water pump (possible bearings).

Pass 20 Sep 2017 183,020 miles

oil leak diff area

slight corrosion to n/s/f chassis area

some corrosion to rear subframe mount areas

some corrosion underside of car, floor pan areas

Fail 16 Sep 2017 182,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold inner edge just showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak diff area

slight corrosion to n/s/f chassis area

some corrosion to rear subframe mount areas

some corrosion underside of car, floor pan areas

Pass 20 Sep 2016 172,510 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

rear diff seal leaking

slight play in both rear hub assemblies

Fail 17 Sep 2016 172,510 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes across front of vehicle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

rear diff seal leaking

slight play in both rear hub assemblies

Pass 12 Sep 2015 163,927 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across front underside heavily corroded in plastic clips ,full inspection required (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f and n/s/f floor underside of car corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 149,950 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

some corrosion in floor pan

Fail 27 Sep 2014 149,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion in floor pan

Pass 20 Sep 2013 135,512 miles

slight play in both rear hub assemblies

Fail 20 Sep 2013 135,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both rear hub assemblies

Pass 17 Sep 2012 121,817 miles

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 15 Sep 2011 110,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

very slight play in both rear hub assemblies

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,145 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 98,143 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,853 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,955 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,185 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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WU54 OBF is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU54 OBF, 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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WU54 OBF is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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