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XK04 JAM

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,645 mi
Last recorded54,645 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK04 JAM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 54,645 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 54,088 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 54,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 53,741 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under seal applied to vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2023 51,568 miles

Parking brake warning light stays on during application

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,018 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,312 miles

SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE DISCS,DUE TO INACTIVITY.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 48,304 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SHOW LIGHT CORROSION, DUE TO INACTIVITY.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,394 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION DUE TO INACTIVITY.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,695 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,598 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,651 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,330 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,571 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 39,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,145 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 32,481 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,636 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,958 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 12,871 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 JAM is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XK04 JAM, 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 XK04 JAM registered?

XK04 JAM is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is XK04 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for XK04 JAM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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