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DB05 XKB

2005 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

185,338 mi
Last recorded185,338 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 185,338 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

VEHICLE IS UNDERSEALED....

Fail 5 Jul 2023 185,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 182,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sub-frame mounting slightly corroded but not weakened

Pass 12 Jul 2021 176,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 172,754 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 169,558 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 169,540 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 162,990 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 155,524 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 149,026 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 149,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water inside lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 133,499 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 117,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jun 2012 109,909 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link pin has slight movement but not considered excessive

Pass 11 May 2011 102,303 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,387 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 86,730 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 64,505 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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DB05 XKB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DB05 XKB, 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 DB05 XKB registered?

DB05 XKB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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