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M1 MGL

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,457 mi
Last recorded48,457 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 MGL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 48,457 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 48,029 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 48,018 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 47,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,570 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 45,611 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 44,713 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 43,870 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Fail 25 Jul 2019 43,849 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 43,216 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements of 16%.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 43,216 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements of 16%.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,679 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,517 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 41,517 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,372 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,823 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,143 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,243 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 23,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,978 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)

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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M1 MGL is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M1 MGL, 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 M1 MGL registered?

M1 MGL is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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