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A12 JLF

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,971 mi
Last recorded44,971 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 JLF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 44,971 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 44,515 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 44,506 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 42,825 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,332 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 42,328 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 41,033 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 38,666 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,813 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 36,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,859 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 35,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,204 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,985 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,514 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 30,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,874 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,062 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 26,195 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,947 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,185 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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A12 JLF is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A12 JLF, 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 A12 JLF registered?

A12 JLF is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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