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BL05 LTA

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,030 mi
Last recorded94,030 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LTA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 94,030 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 92,928 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 92,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,298 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 92,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 88,139 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 88,138 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills by suspension mount and seat belts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,803 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 84,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 82,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,387 miles

Rear slight movement both drive shafts

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,266 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 71,150 miles

Engine covers fitted

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge and slight damaged on outer wall

N/S/R tyre wearing inner edge and slight damage on outer wall

O/S/R tyre close to wear bars

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,884 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 67,884 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner play in joint

Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,338 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

wiper blades slightly streeky

Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,791 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 56,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,002 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 42,002 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 39,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,393 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 39,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,533 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,509 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES FRONT BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,754 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,786 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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BL05 LTA is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL05 LTA, 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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BL05 LTA is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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