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KC05 VYR

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,722 mi
Last recorded71,722 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 71,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 71,557 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 71,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,161 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 70,161 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,427 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 68,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,755 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 67,754 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing/bonnet/bumper/lights (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted marker light (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear wing Damaged, Not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,126 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 67,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 67,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks in inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing and n/s and o/s fronts (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. performance low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,890 miles

Damage to o/s/f wing

O/s/r tyre cracked badly on inner side wall all round

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,693 miles

damage to outer sidewalls n/s and o/s front tyres

slight play dreve flange n/s rear diff

Fail 4 Aug 2015 60,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to outer sidewalls n/s and o/s front tyres

outer sill covers fitted

slight play dreve flange n/s rear diff

Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,949 miles

damage to o/s/f wing area

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge / damaged on inner side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,168 miles

slight leak from rear diff

slight play detected in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jul 2013 49,975 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil below minimum

oil leak rear diff

outer sill covers fitted

slight play n/s rear wheel posible diff bearing movement

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,064 miles

airbag warning light on dash

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,709 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,940 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 26,818 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,604 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut in outer side wall

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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KC05 VYR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYR, 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 KC05 VYR registered?

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

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