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CS54 CTS

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,218 mi
Last recorded134,218 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS54 CTS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 134,218 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 129,768 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 126,401 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 123,557 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 121,039 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 118,227 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 116,484 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,999 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 2 May 2017 112,810 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 22 Apr 2016 111,153 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,258 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 95,007 miles

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

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

o/s steering track rod-inner ball and socket joint has movement,but not excessive.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 95,007 miles

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

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

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

o/s steering track rod-inner ball and socket joint has movement,but not excessive.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,631 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 86,631 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,222 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 77,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,803 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,387 miles

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

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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CS54 CTS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CS54 CTS, 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 CS54 CTS registered?

CS54 CTS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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