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B4 RXK

2004 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,513 mi
Last recorded36,513 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 RXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 36,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Play in both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 34,325 miles

play located at o/s/f wheel  possible front lower shocker bush

play located at rear wheels possible uj needs attention

Fail 23 Jul 2024 34,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play located at o/s/f wheel  possible front lower shocker bush

play located at rear wheels possible uj needs attention

Pass 29 Jun 2023 32,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 30,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 29,913 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 27,602 miles

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

slight movment found at rear wheels,possible slight play at drive shaft joints

Pass 9 May 2018 26,643 miles

Central Rear Oil leak oil leak rear differental ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 25,726 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 24,598 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 23,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 22,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 21,918 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,198 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,681 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 18,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm tread depth ( legal limit 1.6mm )

offside front tyre scrubbed off inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm tread depth ( legal limit 1.6mm )

Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,611 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,347 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 15,341 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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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B4 RXK is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B4 RXK, 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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B4 RXK is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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