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MT05 UWN

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,799 mi
Last recorded28,799 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 UWN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 28,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 28,707 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 27,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 27,747 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 27,501 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,409 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 27,153 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 26,819 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Oct 2017 26,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,556 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 25,627 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,627 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,808 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,040 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 15,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,497 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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MT05 UWN 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 MT05 UWN, 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 MT05 UWN registered?

MT05 UWN is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is MT05 UWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 UWN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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