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KW02 JKW

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,191 mi
Last recorded101,191 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 JKW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 101,191 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 101,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below coolant rad (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes that run from nearside to offside across the front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 101,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 100,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 100,752 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rears stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 100,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,861 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SMALL CUTS ON INSIDE WALL OF TYRE

Fail 9 Mar 2017 99,861 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SMALL CUTS ON INSIDE WALL OF TYRE

Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,409 miles

plastic over sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 12 Mar 2016 95,328 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic over sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,196 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 1 Jul 2014 86,365 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 86,365 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,290 miles

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)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 86,290 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,674 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 84,672 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 78,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,939 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,976 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,345 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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KW02 JKW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KW02 JKW, 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 KW02 JKW registered?

KW02 JKW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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