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LX05 TMY

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,597 mi
Last recorded67,597 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 TMY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 67,597 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 66,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 65,268 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 65,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,011 miles

Rear slight play in rear wheels

Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,849 miles

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

Rear wheels have play (in u/j)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 63,139 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 60,729 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,543 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 56,310 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 56,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 48,536 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 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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LX05 TMY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LX05 TMY, 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 LX05 TMY registered?

LX05 TMY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LX05 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 TMY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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