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LS55 LFF

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,963 mi
Last recorded47,963 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 LFF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 47,963 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 47,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repaired with red tape (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 47,818 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repaired with red tape (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 47,433 miles

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp has been repaired with red tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 47,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light on in dash (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Light unit smashed / lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall multi splits cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise inner sidewall slight cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,949 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has splits inner sidewall of tyre / tyre size 285/ 30 x 20 dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,568 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 43,693 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 42,302 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,601 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***ns/os inner brake pads*** (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 35,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,871 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 31,863 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

moisture in both headlamps

Fail 19 Feb 2014 26,042 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

moisture in both headlamps

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres cracking on outer edges

slight dampness in both headlamps

Fail 20 Feb 2013 24,286 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres cracking on outer edges

engine light ON

slight dampness in both headlamps

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,777 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,616 miles

rear tyres on/near limit

Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,307 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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LS55 LFF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS55 LFF, 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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LS55 LFF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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