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KN05 FZP

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,662 mi
Last recorded73,662 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 FZP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 73,662 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 71,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 68,914 miles

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Parking brake may benefit from some adjustment

Pass 28 Apr 2023 66,759 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 64,521 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 64,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,074 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 60,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,755 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 59,755 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 57,292 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,361 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 55,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 52,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 52,042 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,073 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,446 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 46,446 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,729 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,465 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 41,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,327 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

N/S/F ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (INNER FACE)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 39,327 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (INNER FACE)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,970 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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KN05 FZP is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KN05 FZP, 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 KN05 FZP registered?

KN05 FZP is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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