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J23 JSC

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 JSC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 70,179 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,461 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 68,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear sub-frame and cross member has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2023 64,509 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 62,450 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,880 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 61,024 miles

Slight play in both rear wheels, caused by movement in rear drive shaft universal joints

Pass 2 May 2019 57,018 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,123 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 53,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 48,543 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 44,686 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 285/30/20 starting to wear on inner edge

both rear tyres 285/30/20 2.5mm only

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,825 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,002 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,259 miles

slight play in rear suspension both sides

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,297 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,574 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,860 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,888 miles

Bad cut nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 Apr 2008 20,263 miles

Nearside rear tyre has damage to the inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

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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J23 JSC is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J23 JSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J23 JSC registered?

J23 JSC is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is J23 JSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 JSC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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