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BP04 WKR

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,832 mi
Last recorded85,832 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 WKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 85,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 85,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Top up fluid. (3.5 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 85,820 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,263 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,318 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,195 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,819 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 41,812 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,465 miles

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

O/S Front steering arm has slight play

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 29,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,757 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,921 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 20,919 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 13,043 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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BP04 WKR is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BP04 WKR, 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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BP04 WKR is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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