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DN05 MDO

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,087 mi
Last recorded97,087 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 97,087 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 97,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner sills

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2024 91,568 miles

Offside rear driveshaft seal slightly leaking

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Nov 2024 91,567 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear driveshaft seal leaking

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2024 87,651 miles

Slight oil leak from rear axle

Fail 30 Jan 2024 87,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2022 87,084 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 87,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,959 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 85,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,593 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 80,446 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,445 miles

o/s rear chassis outer skin corroded

o/s rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 29 Jun 2017 73,304 miles

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

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o/s rear chassis outer skin corroded

o/s rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,848 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,202 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,236 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 55,235 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,190 miles

Play detected in rear differential unit

Slight play in offside front steering track rod

Fail 28 Jun 2013 49,189 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Slight play in offside front steering track rod

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,886 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,301 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,831 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,969 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,336 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 MDO is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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