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EA05 EAE

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,167 mi
Last recorded106,167 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EAE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,167 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 105,790 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 102,993 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 102,993 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 102,582 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,495 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,097 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,013 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,414 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 80,410 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,370 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,171 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,802 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 58,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 43,127 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 43,124 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,343 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,207 miles

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

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

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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EA05 EAE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA05 EAE, 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 EA05 EAE registered?

EA05 EAE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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