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AK05 LEG

2006 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,437 mi
Last recorded116,437 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LEG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 116,437 miles

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

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

diff oil leek

rear subframe support corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 113,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jun 2025 113,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2024 110,843 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 110,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 108,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 105,755 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 105,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 103,580 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 102,005 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,382 miles

Nearside Front marker light not working

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 100,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front marker light not working

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,518 miles

Both front headlight covers slightly deteriorated

Both rear brake braided hose metal sections corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

One of the two position lights in the nearside front headlight unit is inoperative

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 96,840 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,731 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 93,728 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 93,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,467 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,946 miles

oil leak rear diff

Fail 17 Feb 2014 84,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,987 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,940 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,914 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,121 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,725 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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AK05 LEG is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 48,525 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 AK05 LEG, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK05 LEG registered?

AK05 LEG is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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