CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE55 HSV

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,249 mi
Last recorded76,249 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 HSV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 76,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,670 miles

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

Front suspension arms corroded upper and lower

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,956 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,392 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 72,728 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,173 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,299 miles

Nearside indicator repeater lens missing

both front discs inner face poor

both side rear pads low 3mm

Fail 21 Aug 2017 69,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and split cord exposed inner (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside indicator repeater lens missing

both front discs inner face poor

both side rear pads low 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,455 miles

both front discs poor in insde

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both side rear pads at 3mm

slight play in o/s rack joint

Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,206 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 64,139 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 59,998 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2012 52,085 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,596 miles

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

tracking

Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

tracking

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,665 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,599 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 30,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE55 HSV is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE55 HSV?

You can check the full history of CE55 HSV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE55 HSV registered?

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

Is CE55 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 HSV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE55 HSV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE55 HSV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.