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DRZ 565

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,883 mi
Last recorded67,883 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 565
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,883 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front,rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,431 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front,rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 66,302 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front floors showing signs of corrosion

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 65,525 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 65,518 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 63,702 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 63,448 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 63,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,485 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,825 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2017 60,797 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front floors slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 54,276 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front floors slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2014 48,818 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,962 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 26,330 miles

front discs slightly pitted and slightly worn

slight play in both rear drive shafts

Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,697 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,679 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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DRZ 565 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DRZ 565, 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 DRZ 565 registered?

DRZ 565 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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