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LC05 VLX

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,430 mi
Last recorded89,430 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 VLX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 89,430 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 89,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 86,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 86,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 62,743 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear subframe , suspension and bodywork corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front suspension and cross member corroded

rear suspension and mounting areas corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,366 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle and suspension corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 45,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 42,132 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on both inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,926 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,357 miles

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

hazzard light switch sticking

Fail 14 Jan 2015 30,333 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

hazzard light switch sticking

Pass 17 Dec 2013 29,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 26,682 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,630 miles

front tyres perished slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2010 15,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,672 miles

offside and nearside rear sills damaged due to incorrect jacking

Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,110 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LC05 VLX is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LC05 VLX, 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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LC05 VLX is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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