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BEZ 12

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,119 mi
Last recorded65,119 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 12
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 65,119 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,414 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 64,064 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,450 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,955 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 62,806 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,471 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,377 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,727 miles

air con leak

Fail 16 Mar 2017 61,727 miles

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

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

air con leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,197 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,901 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,667 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack track rod ball joint

Fail 15 Mar 2013 51,665 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,771 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 47,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,307 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,207 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,112 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,702 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,244 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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BEZ 12 is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BEZ 12, 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

How do I check the history of BEZ 12?

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What year was BEZ 12 registered?

BEZ 12 is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is BEZ 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 12 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BEZ 12 have outstanding finance?

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