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BK54 KVF

2004 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,911 mi
Last recorded118,911 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 KVF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 118,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 110,880 miles

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

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

diff oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2020 108,192 miles

hazard switch starting to deteriorate

small moisture in headlamps

Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,544 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

diff leak

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 20 Mar 2018 97,491 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear prop shaft joint area

unable to view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design

underbody engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 97,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven imbalance 43% (3.7.B.2)

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

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

oil leak from rear prop shaft joint area

unable to view inner front brake pads due to vehicle design

unable to view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design

underbody engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,248 miles

oil leak from diff

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,398 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

engine shield fitted

oil leak from diff

small oil leak from engine

unable to fully view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design

Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

engine shield fitted

oil leak from diff

small oil leak from engine

unable to fully view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak from diff

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,841 miles

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

slight diff oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 63,580 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 61,450 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,426 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 59,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise damage on o/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,681 miles

advise o/s front tyre out of shape inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,448 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,031 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 30,031 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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BK54 KVF is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK54 KVF, 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 BK54 KVF registered?

BK54 KVF is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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