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C8 XKJ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,539 mi
Last recorded86,539 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 XKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 86,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 86,439 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 86,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,003 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 5 Aug 2019 84,977 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,993 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,432 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,765 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 72,659 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,178 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,154 miles

cut in osf tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre wall slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,262 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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C8 XKJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C8 XKJ, 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 C8 XKJ registered?

C8 XKJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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