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DU05 EDK

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,417 mi
Last recorded95,417 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 EDK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 95,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,303 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,768 miles

Front Coolant leak Engine

Front Wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre Edge

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 94,768 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak Engine

Front Wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre Edge

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 93,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coolant leak Engine

Fail 20 Sep 2022 93,856 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coolant leak Engine

Pass 21 Jul 2021 91,687 miles

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,597 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,048 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,660 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,035 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,092 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,512 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 70,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,608 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 68,608 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,491 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,890 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 62,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 49,942 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,587 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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DU05 EDK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue 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 DU05 EDK, 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 DU05 EDK registered?

DU05 EDK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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