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BL04 SBU

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,738 mi
Last recorded67,738 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 SBU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,738 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 67,102 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,893 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 63,867 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 61,936 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 61,930 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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)

offside washer partially blocked

Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,318 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 58,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,648 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 56,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,160 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,908 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 40,908 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,678 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 May 2009 28,604 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 20 May 2008 21,685 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 14,184 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall †unable to check inner brake pads

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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BL04 SBU is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL04 SBU, 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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BL04 SBU is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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