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YC53 HSO

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,660 mi
Last recorded140,660 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 HSO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 140,660 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 139,953 miles

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Pass 16 May 2023 138,866 miles

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Pass 29 Mar 2022 136,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 134,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 133,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 133,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 129,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,674 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 66,703 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag warning lamp

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,703 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning lamp

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,395 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,058 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 38,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,285 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,719 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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YC53 HSO is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YC53 HSO, 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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YC53 HSO is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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