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CE55 HSU

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,271 mi
Last recorded76,271 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 HSU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 76,271 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 76,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear facing bushes worn when car on ground and reversing play is on bottom wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear facing bushes worn when car on ground and reversing play is on bottom wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both front top wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play when shaking rear wheels up and down (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 76,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear facing bushes worn when car on ground and reversing play is on bottom wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear facing bushes worn when car on ground and reversing play is on bottom wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both front top wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play when shaking rear wheels up and down (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 74,071 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 72,708 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,754 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 67,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 64,694 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,417 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,152 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 44,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,104 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,858 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,967 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 HSU is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CE55 HSU, 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 HSU registered?

CE55 HSU is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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