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JG05 ACG

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,970 mi
Last recorded82,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG05 ACG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 82,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 82,646 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,083 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 81,380 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,636 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,370 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,700 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,016 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 73,714 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,814 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,943 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 58,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Sep 2013 51,099 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 43,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,984 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 33,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,495 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 25,495 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

slight movement in both the rear suspension systems

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,498 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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JG05 ACG 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 JG05 ACG, 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 JG05 ACG registered?

JG05 ACG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is JG05 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for JG05 ACG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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