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M26 JXK

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,145 mi
Last recorded152,145 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 JXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 152,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 150,634 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Dip beam light reduced

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 142,508 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 May 2024 142,146 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 141,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front crossmember rusting

Front floors rusting

Pass 4 Mar 2022 139,059 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 15 Jan 2021 138,012 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 138,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 137,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 137,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 134,837 miles

Condensation in headlamps

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wheel valve stems deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2017 131,538 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (by exhaust heat shield). (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation on inside of lens.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm recommend replacing ASAP. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve heavily perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe. (corroded in and around securing tabs). (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation on inside of lens.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve heavily perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 128,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OS front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 126,949 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 124,964 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 124,964 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 119,802 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 114,482 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 108,372 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 108,372 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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)

wireing drop down rear park sensor

Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,722 miles

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

small cut on in side wall o s f tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2010 92,590 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 92,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 83,660 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,696 miles

Nearside 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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M26 JXK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M26 JXK, 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 M26 JXK registered?

M26 JXK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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