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XK52 SHZ

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,845 mi
Last recorded74,845 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK52 SHZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 74,845 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underneath off vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 65,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 63,431 miles

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 1 Dec 2022 61,136 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 59,124 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 56,987 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 56,985 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 54,908 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 54,903 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,702 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Nov 2018 51,702 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2017 50,139 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 48,930 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,129 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,144 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,264 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings / joint assembly

Fail 24 Feb 2014 41,262 miles

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

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings / joint assembly

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,816 miles

Nearside and Offside rear bearings have slight play, in differential and u/j joints

Slight play in Offside front lower strut mounting

Slight play in both front drop links

Fail 26 Feb 2013 36,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and Offside rear bearings have slight play, in differential and u/j joints

Slight play in Offside front lower strut mounting

Slight play in both front drop links

Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,979 miles

Slight play in both rear differntial bearings

Fail 21 Feb 2012 31,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn.

Nearside track rod end slight wear present with shaker plates

Slight play in both rear differntial bearings

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,687 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,775 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,488 miles

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,919 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 12,684 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,684 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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XK52 SHZ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XK52 SHZ, 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 XK52 SHZ registered?

XK52 SHZ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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