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YH04 VNE

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,292 mi
Last recorded90,292 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 VNE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 90,292 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill sections corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 89,357 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded. rear inner sills, rear sub-frame mounting points. generally corroded underneath. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,465 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. corroded around rear sub-frame front mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,765 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 80,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 77,025 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 77,019 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch behind subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch behind sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,719 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 72,719 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,300 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 68,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 64,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,887 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,829 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,256 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,951 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rackend slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,512 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,108 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 28,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,034 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 24,034 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YH04 VNE is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH04 VNE, 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 YH04 VNE registered?

YH04 VNE is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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