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BG55 CHF

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,030 mi
Last recorded107,030 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CHF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 107,030 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,710 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 106,699 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 106,345 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 105,001 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 105,001 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,657 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,120 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,209 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads wearing low and discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Oct 2016 72,455 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 7 Oct 2016 72,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,798 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim trim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,831 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 62,831 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,575 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,409 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 57,409 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,685 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,084 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front lower ball joint gator split

off side rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,797 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 35,785 miles

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)

n/s & o/s front brake discs & pads worn very low advise further inspection.

o/s front lower ball joint gaiter split.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,929 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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BG55 CHF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 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 BG55 CHF, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG55 CHF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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