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J6 VAY

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,220 mi
Last recorded54,220 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 VAY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 54,220 miles

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

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear inner (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front window mechanism faulty

Fail 5 Sep 2025 54,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear inner (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front window mechanism faulty

Pass 26 Feb 2024 54,116 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 53,861 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 53,278 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 49,252 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 49,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 45,826 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion to both front floors

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Wear within column adjuster (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,611 miles

Nearside Front underfloor corrosion

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

Offside Front underfloor corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn suspect wear within colume adjuster (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 44,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front underfloor corrosion

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

Offside Front underfloor corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn suspect wear within colume adjuster (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 42,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 39,176 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,417 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 35,989 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 35,989 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 34,134 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 30,692 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 28,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 24,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,452 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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J6 VAY 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 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 J6 VAY, 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 J6 VAY registered?

J6 VAY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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