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K155 BRX

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,723 mi
Last recorded83,723 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 BRX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 83,723 miles

Both front and rear inner sills corroded

Both rear body mounts corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front wiper blades poor/smeary

Pass 10 Oct 2024 83,452 miles

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Both front and rear inner sills corroded

Both front wiper blades smeary

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 83,437 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear sills corroded

Both front wiper blades smeary

Both rear tyres perishing

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs very heavily corroded, but pads are ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit and is perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 83,334 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear inner sill corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Offside rear inner sill corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs very heavily corroded, but pads are ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit and is perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,067 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm.

Rear Both rear sills corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,749 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 81,108 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,883 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,163 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,932 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,550 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 67,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,437 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 59,437 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,673 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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K155 BRX is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K155 BRX, 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 K155 BRX registered?

K155 BRX is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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