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L10 MWG

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,937 mi
Last recorded80,937 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 MWG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 80,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in undeseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underbody covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 80,883 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in undeseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underbody covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 78,418 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed (underbody)

Fail 1 May 2025 78,392 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of a suspention component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 78,355 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 77,712 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2022 75,707 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 75,653 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,553 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,292 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,327 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 73,327 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner inner tyre seam showing signs of cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,945 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 65,260 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 64,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 59,211 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,369 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,144 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L10 MWG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L10 MWG, 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 L10 MWG registered?

L10 MWG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is L10 MWG safe to buy?

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