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KS05 HKD

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,302 mi
Last recorded91,302 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 HKD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 91,302 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 91,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 91,273 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,254 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 91,003 miles

surface corrosion on steering , brakes , suspension components and under body

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,983 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,851 miles

both rear indicator bulbs are showing white light

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,748 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,944 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,984 miles

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

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

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

both front floors corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 85,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front floors corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 82,018 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,820 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,287 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,048 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,830 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,916 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,902 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 32,902 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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 HKD is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KS05 HKD, 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 KS05 HKD registered?

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

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