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J5 HEP

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,511 mi
Last recorded78,511 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 HEP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 78,511 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,370 miles

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,442 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,243 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,518 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,163 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 62,163 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,369 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,867 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,916 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)

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,211 miles

offside front abs sensor held in with cable tie

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Nov 2013 42,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

offside front abs sensor held in with cable tie

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Dec 2012 39,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,023 miles

Coolant leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front abs sensor cable tied in place. bolt is missing

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,540 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,134 miles

play in o/s/f lower shock absorber bush , advise replacement....

wipers smear....

Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,601 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

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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J5 HEP is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J5 HEP, 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 J5 HEP registered?

J5 HEP is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is J5 HEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 HEP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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