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MA05 UXF

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,783 mi
Last recorded79,783 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 UXF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 79,783 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Due to the fluctuation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 79,714 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Due to the fluctuation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 79,569 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Ball joint separated (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 30 Aug 2024 73,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,339 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 72,322 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 71,138 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 70,917 miles

Nearside Front floor pan has corrosion

Offside Rear wheel rim has been repaired previously

Pass 21 Apr 2020 70,075 miles

Offside Rear road wheel been previously welded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 68,704 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor pan has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2018 68,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,558 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 67,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing due to age

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,242 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,656 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 63,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside front tyre ageing/cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,172 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 60,172 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,728 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,916 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,586 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,148 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 24,148 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,142 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 22,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MA05 UXF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UXF, 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 UXF registered?

MA05 UXF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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