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JCW 5

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,360 mi
Last recorded62,360 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCW 5
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 62,360 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 62,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 61,920 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 61,726 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,444 miles

Central Upper Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 60,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,077 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 59,449 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 58,265 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 57,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 56,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 55,568 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 54,543 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 53,307 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,795 miles

n/s/r tyrewall cut

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,896 miles

n/s/r tyrewall cut

Fail 15 Feb 2010 28,887 miles

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

n/s/r tyrewall cut

Pass 24 Dec 2008 18,892 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 18,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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JCW 5 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black 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 JCW 5, 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 JCW 5 registered?

JCW 5 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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