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BL54 BWE

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,023 mi
Last recorded63,023 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 BWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,023 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edges

Both rear tyres worn in middle of tread pattern

Hazard light switch sticking

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 60,777 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 60,777 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,647 miles

n/s and o/s rear wheels have play

Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,401 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,755 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 41,749 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 27,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 17,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 17,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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BL54 BWE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL54 BWE, 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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BL54 BWE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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