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JB05 JAG

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,860 mi
Last recorded46,860 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB05 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 46,860 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 44,117 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,077 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 44,063 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 43,238 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 43,238 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,455 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,845 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,022 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 39,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 37,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,511 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,204 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,993 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,575 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 19,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,642 miles

Rear 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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JB05 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JB05 JAG, 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 JB05 JAG registered?

JB05 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is JB05 JAG safe to buy?

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