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JS05 RBS

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,226 mi
Last recorded65,226 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS05 RBS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 65,226 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 62,348 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 61,605 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 61,334 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 61,137 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 58,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,572 miles

play in rear arm bushes

Fail 20 Jun 2018 54,571 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

play in rear arm bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,953 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 49,952 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,342 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 41,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Oct 2013 36,382 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front fog lamps not working

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres wearing on edges

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,503 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,848 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 10,800 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,323 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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JS05 RBS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue 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 JS05 RBS, 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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JS05 RBS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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