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YJ53 GWB

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,499 mi
Last recorded77,499 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 GWB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 77,499 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 77,295 miles

Coolant leak ()

some movement in nearside and Offside rear upper shaft joints/Arms

Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,893 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 72,120 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,753 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,225 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,269 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,733 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 58,691 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,430 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 55,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,133 miles

os front inner tyreworn unevenly

play in both sides rear hub assys

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,613 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 45,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,479 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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YJ53 GWB is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ53 GWB, 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 YJ53 GWB registered?

YJ53 GWB is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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