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LC05 VMF

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,284 mi
Last recorded68,284 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 VMF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 68,284 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both near side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,219 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 61,947 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corrosion on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,821 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,689 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 52,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,040 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 50,040 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 43,962 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 43,962 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 41,765 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 38,493 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres low on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2017 38,493 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 35,560 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 35,560 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 32,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 27,181 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 24,081 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,009 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/R WHEEL

Pass 13 May 2011 16,024 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 12,629 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wipers poor.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 8,960 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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LC05 VMF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VMF, 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 LC05 VMF registered?

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

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