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X55 GLN

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,621 mi
Last recorded94,621 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 GLN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 91,033 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 88,378 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 88,372 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly Switch stuck in off position. (7.12 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Switch stuck in off position. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti roll bar D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti roll bar D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,339 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 86,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 86,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 21 Apr 2021 85,189 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 85,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure rusted through (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 81,250 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 80,753 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,682 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,440 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,954 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,344 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,939 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 78,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,066 miles

N/S/F Floor corroded and holed.

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

O/S/F Floor corroded

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 78,031 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

N/S/F Floor corroded and holed.

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

O/S/F Floor corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 74,958 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Various underbody locations starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2011 74,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,389 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,513 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,282 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X55 GLN is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X55 GLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X55 GLN registered?

X55 GLN is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is X55 GLN safe to buy?

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