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BV05 LFY

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,232 mi
Last recorded108,232 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LFY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 108,232 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 107,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 106,966 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,332 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,929 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 105,701 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 105,149 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 104,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 103,135 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,957 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,100 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit, inner pads may be below limit unable to see (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 100,099 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit, inner pads may be below limit unable to see (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,167 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 98,167 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 95,120 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,095 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,498 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 79,498 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2010 77,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,937 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 68,931 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,379 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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BV05 LFY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BV05 LFY, 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 BV05 LFY registered?

BV05 LFY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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