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CP05 PVA

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,747 mi
Last recorded87,747 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 PVA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,747 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 87,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,315 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 85,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 84,746 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 84,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,240 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 84,220 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,439 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 83,439 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,310 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

nearside front foot well/floor excessively corroded but not within any prescribed area

Fail 27 Jun 2016 79,310 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

nearside front foot well/floor excessively corroded but not within any prescribed area

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,209 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 71,204 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front 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 26 Mar 2014 65,865 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,862 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,202 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,394 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 50,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,761 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 13 May 2010 36,145 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,870 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 20,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,291 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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CP05 PVA is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CP05 PVA, 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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CP05 PVA is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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