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MA05 EVJ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,752 mi
Last recorded78,752 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 EVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 78,752 miles

Both rear driveshaft ujs have play advise repair or replacement

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill /arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 78,579 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 78,425 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill /inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear drive shaft ujs have play advise repair or replacment

Pass 17 Oct 2022 78,323 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear driveshaft outer knuckles have play

Fail 13 Oct 2022 78,323 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear driveshaft outer knuckles have play

Pass 1 Oct 2021 78,050 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 76,924 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre bolt ()

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,239 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,785 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 74,784 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,409 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 66,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,770 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 58,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,442 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,038 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 44,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,336 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,348 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 22,261 miles

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

front discs poor condition corroded

o/s/r disc poor condition corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,077 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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MA05 EVJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MA05 EVJ, 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 MA05 EVJ registered?

MA05 EVJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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