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CE55 HRP

2005 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

196,473 mi
Last recorded196,473 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 HRP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 196,473 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s / o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 196,473 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s / o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 195,602 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s / o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 194,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear corrosion around subframe mount

Offside Front Inner tie rod play

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outline marker (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear corrosion around subframe mount

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s / o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 194,308 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear corrosion around subframe mount

Offside Front Inner tie rod play

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear corrosion around subframe mount

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s / o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 193,135 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside tie rod has slight play

Fail 15 Sep 2022 193,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 191,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 190,282 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 190,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 188,345 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 188,345 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 185,406 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 185,404 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 184,604 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 184,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 183,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 181,471 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 179,534 miles

play on both rear drive shafts when rear suspention is hanging

Fail 22 Aug 2014 179,534 miles

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

play on both rear drive shafts when rear suspention is hanging

Pass 2 Nov 2012 173,914 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 173,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 168,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 131,651 miles

curb damage on front tyres

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Oct 2010 161,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

curb damage to both front tyre sidewalls

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 156,663 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 137,986 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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CE55 HRP is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CE55 HRP, 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 CE55 HRP registered?

CE55 HRP is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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