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MK55 HLV

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,147 mi
Last recorded45,147 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 HLV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 45,147 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 35,941 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 35,941 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 27,049 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 26,983 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 25,979 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 25,936 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 25,298 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 24,498 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 23,710 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,627 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,173 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,575 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,313 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,480 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MK55 HLV is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MK55 HLV, 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 MK55 HLV registered?

MK55 HLV is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MK55 HLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 HLV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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