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BK04 FHD

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,575 mi
Last recorded159,575 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 FHD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 159,575 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan/ sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear driveshaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 159,251 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 157,938 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 157,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near join to o/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s + o/s, lower shock bushes have slight play, o/s is worse (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 156,669 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 154,614 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 154,272 miles

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

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 152,783 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 151,829 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 150,558 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 149,558 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 148,304 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 147,391 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 145,695 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 139,104 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 129,567 miles

covers over door sills

engine oil low

movement in rear wheel bearings/suspension

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 96,638 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,459 miles

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

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

covers over door sills

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and will soon need replacing

Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and will soon need replacing

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,355 miles

offside front headlight glass broken

Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,197 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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BK04 FHD is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BK04 FHD, 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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BK04 FHD is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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