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BG04 HEV

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,548 mi
Last recorded40,548 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 40,548 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 39,532 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 38,203 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 37,385 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 37,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 36,044 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 34,669 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 34,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,501 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,467 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,292 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,619 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,389 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,367 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,914 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,644 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 24,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,115 miles

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

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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BG04 HEV is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BG04 HEV, 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 BG04 HEV registered?

BG04 HEV is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BG04 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 HEV shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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