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LR05 UCT

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,039 mi
Last recorded89,039 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 UCT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 89,039 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake may need repairs or adjustment

slight corrosion on o/s floor

Pass 16 Apr 2025 89,007 miles

parking brake may need repairs or adjustment

Fail 16 Apr 2025 89,007 miles

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

parking brake may need repairs or adjustment

Pass 25 Apr 2024 88,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 87,721 miles

corrosion nearside front floor

Pass 5 May 2022 86,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion nearside front floor

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion offside front floor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 86,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 84,232 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in BOTH rear hub bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion nearside front floor

Pass 14 May 2020 82,281 miles

Nearside Front small hole not near load bearing point.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 82,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front small hole not near load bearing point.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 79,992 miles

Central Rear offside exhaust silencer box has slight leak and nearside connection pipe to box also has slight leak.

surface rust to both offside and nearside front sill plates and to rear subframe.

Pass 14 May 2018 75,704 miles

Slight wear on both the front brake discs.

Surface corrosion on both the front floors ( double skin mount ). Signs of surface corrosion on both the rear inner sills.

Fail 14 May 2018 75,704 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight wear on both the front brake discs.

Surface corrosion on both the front floors ( double skin mount ). Signs of surface corrosion on both the rear inner sills.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,430 miles

slight play in both rear hub carriers

Fail 27 Apr 2017 70,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight play in both rear hub carriers

Pass 9 May 2016 65,515 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside and Offside front floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 58,530 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 53,549 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 48,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 10 May 2012 43,145 miles

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

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 9 May 2012 43,145 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 17 May 2011 36,851 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 5 May 2010 29,347 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 29,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2009 23,354 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,835 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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LR05 UCT is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LR05 UCT, 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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LR05 UCT is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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