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YS53 CZT

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,065 mi
Last recorded50,065 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 CZT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 50,065 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,465 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 48,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 48,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at offside front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 47,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,988 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. Located in offside front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,052 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 45,992 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 44,498 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 43,661 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,204 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,885 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,746 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,490 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,017 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,277 miles

driver side front tyre worn on inner edge

passager side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,957 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,250 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,758 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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YS53 CZT is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YS53 CZT, 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 YS53 CZT registered?

YS53 CZT is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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