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MM55 TLV

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,778 mi
Last recorded25,778 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 TLV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 25,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift when load removed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion nearside front passenger floorplate

plastic panels reduce access to both sills

Fail 20 May 2026 25,673 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift when load removed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion nearside front passenger floorplate

plastic panels reduce access to both sills

Pass 27 May 2025 24,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear jacking points corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 23,166 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 23,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 21,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 21,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 20,736 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 19,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to assess outer sills due to covers

Pass 26 May 2020 19,481 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner side wall

Pass 28 May 2019 18,785 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 18,085 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,614 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 16,156 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 15,410 miles

slight wear in both rear drive shaft U/J

Pass 27 May 2014 13,803 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,948 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,585 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 9,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,161 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 8,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,710 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 18 Sep 2008 26,023 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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MM55 TLV is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MM55 TLV, 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 MM55 TLV registered?

MM55 TLV is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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