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BL05 LUR

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,184 mi
Last recorded56,184 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LUR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,350 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,669 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 47,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,027 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 45,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,384 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,009 miles

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

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

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2012 31,454 miles

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

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

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,691 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,369 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 27,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,299 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,968 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,373 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,074 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,064 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LUR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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