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YG54 VWW

2004 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,214 mi
Last recorded83,214 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 VWW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 83,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to rear of driver side door sill

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,842 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,924 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 80,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining come away from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,604 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 78,094 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area corroded. needs attention. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section quite corroded, requires attention. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under-body condition very surface corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 74,005 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg has corrosion but not adversely affecting structural strength. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 74,005 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill corroded around rear sub-frame, front mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg has corrosion but not adversely affecting structural strength. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg has signs of significant corrosion if not treated. Close to rear A frame mounting point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 71,125 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Subframe rear mounts (vee mounts) deteriorated. Bonding detached from bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind subframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body corroded behind subframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion Underbody has corrosion front and rear. Front floor pan showing signs of more significant corrosion than the rest (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg has signs of significant corrosion if not treated. Close to rear A frame mounting point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,712 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 68,704 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 54% (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 68,104 miles

Nearside front and offside front floor pan corroding

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 61,183 miles

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 55,161 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 47,883 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,677 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,390 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,780 miles

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

condensation in h/lamp lenses.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,007 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,207 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,271 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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YG54 VWW is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YG54 VWW, 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 YG54 VWW registered?

YG54 VWW is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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