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MS57 ESP

2008 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,207 mi
Last recorded59,207 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS57 ESP
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 59,207 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 59,201 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 58,897 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 58,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,096 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 58,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 Dunlop SP SportMaxx J (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 56,638 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 97Y Dunlop SP SportMaxx J (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,961 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 28 Sep 2017 48,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,003 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,200 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 14 Oct 2013 30,697 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,614 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front 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 27 Sep 2011 16,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 16,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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MS57 ESP is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 50,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MS57 ESP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MS57 ESP registered?

MS57 ESP is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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