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E8 ASJ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,045 mi
Last recorded61,045 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 ASJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 61,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside running clearance (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,474 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Offside & nearside, running clearance (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 59,314 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,074 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside, manufacturer's running clearance (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 57,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,555 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

coolant leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 51,263 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,631 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 46,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,092 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 22,661 miles

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

fuel filter slightly damp

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,253 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,269 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,936 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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E8 ASJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E8 ASJ, 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 E8 ASJ registered?

E8 ASJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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