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DN05 MDK

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,435 mi
Last recorded56,435 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MDK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 56,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also thread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also thread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 54,208 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 51,769 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,231 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floors starting to corrode

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,311 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floors starting to corrode

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 45,602 miles

floors starting to corrode

unable to check outersills fully AS COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,714 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,883 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall minor damage

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres heavy wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 40,883 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format both (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall minor damage

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres heavy wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,324 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,458 miles

'Saw tooth' wear on inner edges of both front tyres.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,292 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 32,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% legal requirement, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 29,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,079 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,262 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)

both front tyres cracking

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,261 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,014 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,267 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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DN05 MDK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DN05 MDK, 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 DN05 MDK registered?

DN05 MDK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for DN05 MDK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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