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XK04 DAD

2004 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

168,446 mi
Last recorded168,446 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK04 DAD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 168,446 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 163,354 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 159,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 156,842 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 152,656 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 152,655 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 147,219 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 145,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 145,619 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing / behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing / behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers on sills

Pass 4 Nov 2019 144,689 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 144,678 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 144,237 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 140,503 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 133,787 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 133,787 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 128,695 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 125,055 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 125,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 125,032 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 123,173 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 123,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,915 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 116,537 miles

both front tyres around 3mm

slight play in both nearside & offside rear driveshaft u/j s

Fail 17 Feb 2012 116,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres around 3mm

slight play in both nearside & offside rear driveshaft u/j s

Pass 28 Feb 2011 113,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 90,378 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,688 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 69,683 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,155 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 51,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,237 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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XK04 DAD is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 XK04 DAD, 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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XK04 DAD is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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