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BO05 XKO

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,219 mi
Last recorded28,219 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 XKO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 28,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 28,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 27,837 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 27,723 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 27,718 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 27,439 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 26,940 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 26,325 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 25,639 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 24,928 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 21,966 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 21,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 19,081 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 19,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 18,876 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

possible intermittent abs fault

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight oil leak

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,602 miles

corrsion suspension components.

rear tyres 4mm.

slight wear suspension bushes.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,797 miles

front wiper blades poor condition

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight corrosion to suspension components

slight surface rust to all brake pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2011 14,156 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,403 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,633 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,328 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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BO05 XKO is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black 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 BO05 XKO, 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 BO05 XKO registered?

BO05 XKO is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BO05 XKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO05 XKO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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