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MK05 MAR

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,495 mi
Last recorded82,495 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 MAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 82,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle outer plastic missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front ()

Fail 19 Jan 2026 82,495 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle outer plastic missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 81,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,506 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 72,504 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 72,324 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 68,654 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2018 65,202 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 60,870 miles

Front Both tyres have damage to side walls

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

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

Rear Both tyres have cracking to tread

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,408 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,271 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,171 miles

N/S/F brake flexi hose twisted, but not stretched.

Slight play in N/S/R diff bearing.

Slight play in O/S/R inner driveshaft UJ

Small cuts to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,727 miles

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

both front arb link bushs splitting

power steering pump damp

slight damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Feb 2011 54,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front arb link bushs splitting

power steering pump damp

slight damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,836 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,053 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,057 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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MK05 MAR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MK05 MAR, 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 MK05 MAR registered?

MK05 MAR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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