2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Jaguar XK8 MOT pass rate and common faults

545 MOT tests in 2024. 73.6% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time73.6%
Failed or needed repairs26.4%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 545 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.5%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.1%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting1.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    10 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension11.7%
  2. Brakes10.1%
  3. Lights & electrics8.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  5. Body & chassis3.7%
  6. Tyres3.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play5.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Jaguar XK8?

In 2024, 73.6% of 2004 Jaguar XK8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 545 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Jaguar XK8?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2004 Jaguar XK8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).