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CP05 BBJ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,781 mi
Last recorded45,781 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 BBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 45,781 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 43,823 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 43,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 43,064 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 42,388 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 41,845 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 41,115 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 39,796 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 39,794 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,055 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,930 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,496 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,632 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2013 31,913 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 28,894 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,143 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 25,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,599 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY BUCKLED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,780 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,965 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges

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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CP05 BBJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CP05 BBJ, 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 CP05 BBJ registered?

CP05 BBJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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