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J7 MUG

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,794 mi
Last recorded52,794 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 MUG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 52,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 52,457 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 52,453 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,912 miles

vehicle in nice condition

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,653 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 48,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sill covers not allowing to inspect outer sills

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,958 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,079 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 42,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1 screw missing from offside front split rim

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both rear hub areas

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,722 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 41,720 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,483 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 38,444 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 30,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,773 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,462 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,593 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,462 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 10,458 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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J7 MUG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J7 MUG, 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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J7 MUG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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