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MV55 WBW

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,969 mi
Last recorded62,969 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 WBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 62,969 miles

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Jul 2025 60,929 miles

chassis undersealed

outer sills covered

Pass 9 Jul 2024 59,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,313 miles

outer sills covered, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,467 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 54,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 52,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been coated in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

DRLs do not extinguish even when vehicle switched off

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 52,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. wont adjust correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been coated in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

DRLs do not extinguish even when vehicle switched off

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,821 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti- roll bar link bush perished

Offside Rear Lower Anti- roll bar link bush perished

Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,944 miles

Covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 46,894 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jul 2017 46,894 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned hi level brake light has come away from the rear screen (1.2.1a)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer slight play in u/j, joint

Offside Rear Outer slight play in u/j, joint

Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,205 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,763 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 35,763 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,462 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,079 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 26 Sep 2009 23,181 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 23,181 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,999 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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MV55 WBW 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 MV55 WBW, 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 MV55 WBW registered?

MV55 WBW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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