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DU55 EEM

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,831 mi
Last recorded75,831 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EEM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 75,831 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 75,831 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 75,536 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 74,896 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 72,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 72,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 72,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 69,176 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,545 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

hazard switch sticking slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,906 miles

o/s rear shock absorber lower bush/bearing slight deterioration

Fail 20 Mar 2012 50,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 45,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,630 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,549 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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DU55 EEM is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black 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 DU55 EEM, 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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DU55 EEM is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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