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AX53 NJU

2004 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,355 mi
Last recorded77,355 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 NJU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 77,355 miles

General rear corrosion including subframe and suspension components

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,315 miles

General age related corrosion under vehicle including All suspension components and rear subframe

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 76,202 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 76,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind front shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALLSUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 75,326 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 73,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

slight corrosion to rear of nearside and offside sill

Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,541 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 64,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak under vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,447 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 54,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front,both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside play in steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2014 45,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 45,440 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre outer shoulder cracking slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 40,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre inner wall has slight split

offside front tyre cracking outer shoulder

Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre inner wall has slight splits

Fail 11 Dec 2012 37,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre inner wall has slight splits

Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,610 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering

Fail 15 Dec 2011 35,610 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,018 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,759 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,062 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,561 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,652 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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AX53 NJU is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AX53 NJU, 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 AX53 NJU registered?

AX53 NJU is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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