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KC05 VYL

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,641 mi
Last recorded54,641 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 VYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 54,641 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 53,667 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 53,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 52,629 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be a small weep from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,777 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 51,772 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 50,460 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 49,543 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 48,666 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both (2.4.G.4b)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,372 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front tyres have slightly worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,433 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,813 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,797 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,551 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 34,512 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,188 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,182 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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KC05 VYL is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KC05 VYL, 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 KC05 VYL registered?

KC05 VYL is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is KC05 VYL safe to buy?

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