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BL54 XKD

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,680 mi
Last recorded83,680 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 XKD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 83,680 miles

vehicle in nice condition

Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,793 miles

vehicle in nice condition

Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 80,542 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 79,400 miles

vehicle in nice condition

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,170 miles

vehicle in nice condition

Pass 16 May 2019 76,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 74,827 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 72,884 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 70,932 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,609 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 68,048 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 65,750 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2013 65,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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)

speedo reading incorrectly

Fail 13 Nov 2012 65,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,458 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,864 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,451 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 XKD is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BL54 XKD, 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 XKD is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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