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KT05 PVJ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Orange Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,028 mi
Last recorded139,028 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 PVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 139,028 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 133,131 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 132,977 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 132,771 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 129,565 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 129,557 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 125,458 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 125,458 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 120,428 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,870 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 115,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 113,523 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 113,523 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 109,439 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 109,439 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 100,345 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,383 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,441 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake should be checked and serviced.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,646 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,062 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 33,021 miles

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

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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KT05 PVJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Orange 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 KT05 PVJ, 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 KT05 PVJ registered?

KT05 PVJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is KT05 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT05 PVJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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