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ML05 AXC

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,045 mi
Last recorded100,045 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 AXC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 100,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 89,032 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 84,294 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 82,203 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,866 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 80,858 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. 285 / 30 zr 20 99w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 79,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,256 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly more on inner edge front wheel alignment has been adjusted, please monitor wear. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight moisture on inside of lens (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both showing 10 to 15 % rust on outer surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,044 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,144 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,422 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 28,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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ML05 AXC 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 ML05 AXC, 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 ML05 AXC registered?

ML05 AXC is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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