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KS05 HHY

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,132 mi
Last recorded74,132 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 HHY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 74,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 73,418 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 72,996 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 72,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,539 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,444 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 69,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,232 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,782 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,111 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,391 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,081 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)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,019 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,381 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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KS05 HHY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KS05 HHY, 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 KS05 HHY registered?

KS05 HHY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is KS05 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 HHY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS05 HHY have outstanding finance?

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