2004 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Petrol · SW04 KAT
2004 Jaguar XK8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 48,525 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW04 KAT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 48,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW04 KAT Mileage History
- 09/05/202448,399 mi
- 20/05/202448,395 mi-4 mi
- 12/05/202548,516 mi+121 mi
- 22/05/202548,525 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 122 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SW04 KAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar Xk8 (SW04 KAT) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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