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MJ05 HVH

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,990 mi
Last recorded101,990 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 HVH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 101,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 101,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 99,213 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,465 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,138 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 94,552 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,404 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,912 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,266 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

slight play in o/s & n/s rear drive shaft inner u/js

Fail 15 Apr 2016 80,266 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

slight play in o/s & n/s rear drive shaft inner u/js

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,980 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 74,958 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,683 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,178 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 68,524 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,759 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,670 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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MJ05 HVH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ05 HVH, 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 MJ05 HVH registered?

MJ05 HVH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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