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BL54 XKA

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,012 mi
Last recorded45,012 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 XKA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 45,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 44,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill beginning to corrode.

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

Offside Rear sill beginning to corrode.

Pass 25 Jun 2022 44,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 42,979 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,264 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 42,264 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,897 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,460 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,713 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 38,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,807 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,569 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,408 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,752 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 22,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 17,655 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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BL54 XKA is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BL54 XKA, 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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What year was BL54 XKA registered?

BL54 XKA is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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