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BF54 XER

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,785 mi
Last recorded150,785 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XER
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 150,785 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 150,782 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 150,775 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED UNDER BODY CORRODED

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 19 Aug 2024 142,838 miles

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 142,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 137,040 miles

Both front shocks corroded and damp

Inner sills corroding

Nearside front steering rack boot damp

Rear subframe corroding

Sill kit fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 131,100 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear anti roll drop link bush's deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroding

sill kit fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 125,307 miles

Nearside Front steering rack boot damp

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link has play

Offside Front shock damp

Offside Front tyre slight worn outer edge perished in tread

front anti roll bar D bush's worn and movement

front to rear brake pipe corroding

rear anti roll bar drop link bush's perishing

sill kit fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 119,906 miles

both rear anti roll bar drop link bush's perished

oil cooler damp

sill kit fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 112,278 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush has slight play

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front lower arm rear bush has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front upper arm inner bushs have slight play

both rear tyres on limit and worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake slightly imbalanced

Fail 20 Aug 2018 105,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake slightly imbalanced

Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,236 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 100,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,524 miles

front floor corroding

sill kit fitted

slight play rear upper hub bush

Pass 29 Aug 2015 86,372 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,281 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 81,281 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,150 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,934 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,782 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

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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BF54 XER is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BF54 XER, 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 BF54 XER registered?

BF54 XER is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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