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AY04 SFZ

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,098 mi
Last recorded79,098 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 SFZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 79,098 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 76,622 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,386 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 74,382 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,781 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Apr 2022 71,777 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 68,602 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,120 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 60,695 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front 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 play in steering rack

set headlamp adjuster to zero

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2015 52,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light ON

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,124 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 50,707 miles

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

MIL light on

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,352 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 45,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,392 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brakes slightly corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,830 miles

both front brake discs corroded on edges

front brake hoses partially obscured with coiled protectors

slight play in steering rack,offside

Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,383 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,411 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,603 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 29,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,650 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 23,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

offside front tyre cracking

slight play in steering rack offside

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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AY04 SFZ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AY04 SFZ, 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 AY04 SFZ registered?

AY04 SFZ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is AY04 SFZ safe to buy?

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