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MF05 KET

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,447 mi
Last recorded82,447 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 KET
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 82,447 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 82,220 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 82,212 miles

All brake unions rusty but not seriously weakend.

All brake unions rusty but not seriously weakend.

Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,925 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,219 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 65,432 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,965 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 60,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 54,017 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 54,017 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 May 2015 50,687 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 50,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,256 miles

rear level switch broken

rear n/s tyre cut in wall not to cords

Fail 6 Jun 2014 47,256 miles

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

rear level switch broken

rear n/s tyre cut in wall not to cords

Pass 23 May 2013 43,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,690 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 35,690 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,058 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 31,058 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Number plate spaceing wrong

Offside Front 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 16 Aug 2010 27,252 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 20,804 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 9 Jun 2008 16,247 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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MF05 KET is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF05 KET, 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 MF05 KET registered?

MF05 KET is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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