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MF55 XSC

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,719 mi
Last recorded113,719 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 XSC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 113,719 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 109,920 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 105,131 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 104,018 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 100,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 100,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 100,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,266 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor corrosion at nsf floor pan .

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,972 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,796 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 84,796 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Both front tyre pressures low

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,898 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 79,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,548 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,802 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,047 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,936 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 43,944 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,451 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 24,449 miles

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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MF55 XSC 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 79.2%.

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 MF55 XSC, 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 MF55 XSC registered?

MF55 XSC is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MF55 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 XSC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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