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ML05 UXP

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,276 mi
Last recorded71,276 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 UXP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 71,276 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 71,198 miles

Offside 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 29 Jun 2023 71,020 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug & rear axle diff have slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres, checked & adjusted tyre pressures (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 71,020 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug & rear axle diff have slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault code read & cleared faults, battery had gone flat (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres, checked & adjusted tyre pressures (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,010 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,931 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,913 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,810 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

eml light staying on

Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,640 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,459 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 54,459 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 52,032 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 49,621 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,389 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,922 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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ML05 UXP is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue 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 UXP, 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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ML05 UXP is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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