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BN04 USB

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,844 mi
Last recorded89,844 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 USB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,844 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 88,925 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 88,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 88,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 86,737 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 84,874 miles

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

rear underside has slight corrosion not excessive

underside undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2019 83,635 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 83,635 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 81,417 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,140 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,762 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 76,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front floor pans starting to corrod

Pass 7 Nov 2015 73,611 miles

Front front brake pads starting to get very low

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Nov 2013 64,278 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front floor rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,149 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,468 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,565 miles

Slight play in o/s/f lower shock absorber bush.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,662 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,807 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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BN04 USB 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 86.4%.

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 BN04 USB, 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 BN04 USB registered?

BN04 USB is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BN04 USB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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