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X8 EPS

2004 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,935 mi
Last recorded117,935 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 EPS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 117,935 miles

(underside of vehicle and suspension heavily undersealed)

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (bottom ball joint cover split and slight play) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (subframe mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (high level stop lamp) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

play in both inner half shaft pinion joints

Fail 10 Jul 2026 117,910 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (inner and outer sill holed, marked with crayon) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

(underside of vehicle and suspension heavily undersealed)

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (bottom ball joint cover split and slight play) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (unable to adjust) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (subframe mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (high level stop lamp) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

play in both inner half shaft pinion joints

Pass 10 Oct 2025 114,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL black under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 111,287 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 110,720 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture UNDER RADIATOR (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP+ROCKERS+POWER STEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 105,345 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 105,343 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ON THE SEAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,624 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 91,624 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,523 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (copper slip) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 81,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,117 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,985 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 64,338 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 60,830 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to both front floors

Fail 5 Nov 2014 53,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to both front floors

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,526 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 37,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,888 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

condition of front tyres

noise/rattle from rear

Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 17,150 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 7,045 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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X8 EPS is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X8 EPS, 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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X8 EPS is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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