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A3 MGJ

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,206 mi
Last recorded31,206 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 31,206 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 30,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 30,390 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 29,801 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 28,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,450 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 27,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,650 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,439 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,708 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 24,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,082 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,202 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Sep 2007 10,320 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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A3 MGJ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A3 MGJ, 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 A3 MGJ registered?

A3 MGJ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is A3 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 MGJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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