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MT55 JXO

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,795 mi
Last recorded50,795 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 JXO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 50,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 49,884 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2023 49,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 49,185 miles

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 48,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 48,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,712 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint, has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint, has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 47,711 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shock absorber, rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint, has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint, has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,426 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2019 47,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,371 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 46,330 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Covers fitted on sills not allowing full inspection. Both sides.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,609 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 45,525 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 43,861 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 43,861 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,389 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre inside wall starting to split

Pass 8 May 2014 38,898 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 38,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 35,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 May 2013 35,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2012 32,698 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 30,076 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 27,572 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,605 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,337 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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MT55 JXO is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT55 JXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT55 JXO registered?

MT55 JXO is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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