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BJ04 FFW

2004 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,703 mi
Last recorded86,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 FFW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 86,703 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 85,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 85,266 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 84,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,576 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 79,516 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,755 miles

Slight play in rear driveshaft knuckle joints

Fail 3 Sep 2020 76,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight play in rear driveshaft knuckle joints

Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,482 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp beam image dim, bulb fitted correctly?

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,481 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,531 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades split

Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,508 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades split

Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,322 miles

Both front and rear discs dis-coloured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,322 miles

Both front and rear discs dis-coloured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,197 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 49,195 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement in near side top wish bone bushes

movement in rear wheel bearings/suspension

nearside front tyre wearibg on inside edge

nearside rear tyre on wear indicators

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,600 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,269 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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BJ04 FFW is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ04 FFW, 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 BJ04 FFW registered?

BJ04 FFW is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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