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X254 EKJ

2000 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,049 mi
Last recorded39,049 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX254 EKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 39,049 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 35,788 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 33,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 33,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 32,918 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 32,597 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 31,022 miles

slight play in offside front inner track arm

small cut offside front tyre sidewall(no cords exposed)

Fail 29 Jan 2020 30,999 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2019 30,994 miles

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

Engine management warning light is on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,809 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 28,809 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2017 25,967 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CRACKS

Offside Front TYRE HAS CRACKS

Pass 3 Dec 2014 25,832 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 25,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 25,633 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 25,705 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 24,708 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,085 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both inner rack joints slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,075 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,372 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,826 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,915 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 18,746 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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X254 EKJ is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,281 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 X254 EKJ, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X254 EKJ?

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What year was X254 EKJ registered?

X254 EKJ is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X254 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X254 EKJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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