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LT55 GNJ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,229 mi
Last recorded109,229 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 GNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 109,229 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link rear bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 109,220 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link arm bushes perished and split, no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 109,183 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 109,183 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 109,128 miles

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

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 May 2022 109,031 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 109,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam HID (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 108,893 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 108,893 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 108,571 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 108,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 106,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2016 106,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2016 106,325 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,420 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,087 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 89,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,425 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Slight play O/S steering arm

Fail 19 Jun 2013 71,425 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Slight play O/S steering arm

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,639 miles

Airbag light on

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 55,639 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Airbag light on

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 29,396 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear diff slightly oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,875 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,216 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 17,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LT55 GNJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LT55 GNJ, 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 LT55 GNJ registered?

LT55 GNJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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