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YL04 SFN

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,718 mi
Last recorded82,718 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 SFN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 82,718 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

fuel smell under car no visible leak detected

left hand indicator tell tale not working but audible noise present

Fail 26 Jun 2026 82,717 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

fuel smell under car no visible leak detected

left hand indicator tell tale not working but audible noise present

Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,290 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward facing support bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 80,217 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 80,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 78,823 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,802 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 77,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 76,258 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 76,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 74,841 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 74,816 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 74,227 miles

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

Nearside Front floorpan corroded

Nearside Front headlamp washer leaking

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2017 74,216 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front floorpan corroded

Nearside Front headlamp washer leaking

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,747 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,765 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 60,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 May 2014 52,946 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,592 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,549 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,746 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,661 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,879 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,400 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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YL04 SFN is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YL04 SFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL04 SFN registered?

YL04 SFN is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is YL04 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL04 SFN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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