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D20 JCH

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,169 mi
Last recorded65,169 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 JCH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 65,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 62,070 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 60,128 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 60,126 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 57,961 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,170 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 55,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,348 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 49,013 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,730 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,436 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,625 miles

N/S/R strut top has slight play

O/S/R strut top has slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,559 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,607 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,942 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 37,461 miles

Nearside 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 20 Jun 2011 31,604 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 31,600 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,847 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,647 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,873 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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D20 JCH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D20 JCH, 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 D20 JCH registered?

D20 JCH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is D20 JCH safe to buy?

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