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BL05 XDF

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,593 mi
Last recorded51,593 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 51,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and floor pan slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower under body floor support bar corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and floor pan slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower under body floor support bar corroded/broken

Nearside outer sill cover fitted

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and floor pan slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower under body floor support bar corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and floor pan slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower under body floor support bar corroded/broken

Offside outer sill cover fitted

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear inner sill and floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 48,753 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 48,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axel brace bars corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 47,288 miles

Nearside Rear axle tie bar broken

Fail 28 Apr 2023 47,287 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear axle tie bar broken

Pass 28 Apr 2022 46,285 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 44,670 miles

Nearside Rear brace bar broken

vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing proper inspection of some components

Fail 14 Dec 2020 44,650 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose passenger seat insecure (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brace bar broken

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed not allowing proper inspection of some components

Pass 8 May 2019 42,584 miles

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

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTING VIEW

Pass 4 May 2018 39,477 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted restricting view of some structure

Pass 9 May 2017 37,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 37,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Flex to caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,202 miles

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 19 May 2014 28,506 miles

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Fail 16 May 2014 28,501 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,548 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 25,545 miles

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

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

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

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

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 9 Jun 2012 22,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,786 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,150 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,229 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,372 miles

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

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

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 XDF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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