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BN04 YJC

2004 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

62,738 mi
Last recorded62,738 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 YJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 62,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,510 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 61,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2022 56,143 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 54,085 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 53,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,733 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 48,453 miles

nsf tyre has cuts x2 in outer sidewall

Fail 8 May 2019 48,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

nsf tyre has cuts x2 in outer sidewall

Pass 17 May 2018 46,495 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,459 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 42,422 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,759 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,008 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,548 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 32,548 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,852 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,156 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 29,154 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,647 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,740 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 25,736 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,091 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 23,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,395 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle oil leak on o/s

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 YJC is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 BN04 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

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

Is BN04 YJC safe to buy?

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