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LR55 OZL

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,637 mi
Last recorded82,637 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 OZL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 82,637 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 81,501 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 81,269 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 81,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,839 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,468 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,689 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,770 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tyre sidewall damaged due ro being driven whilst flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 76,765 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tyre sidewall damaged due ro being driven whilst flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 71,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Sep 2018 71,019 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,149 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,105 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,012 miles

Engine coolant light on.

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 50,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine coolant light on.

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,278 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 44,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 44,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cords or plys

o/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cords or plys

Pass 22 Sep 2012 387,147 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 38,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,857 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,163 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 22,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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LR55 OZL is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LR55 OZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR55 OZL registered?

LR55 OZL is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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