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BV05 ZWH

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,146 mi
Last recorded66,146 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 66,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 64,879 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 62,614 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 59,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 55,935 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 55,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 55,347 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,964 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,257 miles

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,776 miles

Brake discs are corroded in places

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Ns front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2018 53,775 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake discs are corroded in places

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Ns front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,424 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 53,424 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Centre stop light is not working

Ns front tyre has worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,069 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 51,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,851 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 43,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,913 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,513 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 32,723 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,285 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 23,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,159 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,024 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 ZWH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZWH, 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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BV05 ZWH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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