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XK53 JAG

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,472 mi
Last recorded103,472 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK53 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 103,472 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear arches corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 103,472 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear arches corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 102,704 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,467 miles

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2021 97,363 miles

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

both sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,910 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,014 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 91,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,537 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o.s + n.s ()

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush o.s + n.s (2.4.G.2)

gearbox has slight oil leak

n.s.f headlight has slight condensation

Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,086 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,314 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,859 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,692 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential

slight play detected at offside rear and nearside rear wheel bearing under the legal limit off 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,566 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,536 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 52,536 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,504 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 38,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r anti roll bar link bush starting to split

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,671 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 23,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,426 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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XK53 JAG is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XK53 JAG, 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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What year was XK53 JAG registered?

XK53 JAG is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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