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B1 KJL

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

116,012 mi
Last recorded116,012 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 KJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 116,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 113,338 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 113,334 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 111,449 miles

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,566 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 108,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Flitch Pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Flitch Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 105,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in rear differential

Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 103,637 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,804 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 98,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,278 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 93,278 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2017 88,675 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 88,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 84,974 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 84,974 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,441 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 79,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,303 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 74,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,381 miles

nearside rear tyre has minor damage to the sidewall

offside front tyre has a small split on the inner sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2013 67,381 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has minor damage to the sidewall

offside front tyre has a small split on the inner sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,049 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 62,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,579 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 54,576 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,337 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,228 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to the sidewall

Fail 1 May 2009 37,228 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to the sidewall

offside front tyre has damage to the sidewall

Pass 23 May 2008 30,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,394 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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B1 KJL is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 B1 KJL, 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 B1 KJL registered?

B1 KJL is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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