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CP05 PVE

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

75,191 mi
Last recorded75,191 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 75,191 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 69,779 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 67,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,840 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,652 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 58,648 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 58,648 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,997 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight play at rear wheels

Fail 10 Feb 2017 51,537 miles

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

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 1 Aug 2015 51,198 miles

engine light on

Fail 31 Jul 2015 51,198 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,236 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 50,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 47,551 miles

engine light on

Fail 17 May 2013 47,551 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 29 May 2012 45,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight play on offside steering rack arm

Fail 28 May 2012 45,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight play on offside steering rack arm

Pass 24 May 2011 44,015 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 44,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 38,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,719 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 38,705 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,742 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 30,916 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,343 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 17 Jul 2008 20,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 20 Jun 2008 17,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in n/s and o/s/rear wheels

rear number plate slightly deteriated

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 PVE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

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

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