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MX56 YMS

2006 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

171,675 mi
Last recorded171,675 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 YMS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 171,675 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 165,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 160,435 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 155,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 150,066 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 144,875 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 139,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 132,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 127,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 123,388 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 17 Jul 2015 118,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 116,929 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 115,165 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 115,165 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 114,056 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 100,030 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2010 71,104 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,645 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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MX56 YMS is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 48,525 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 MX56 YMS, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX56 YMS registered?

MX56 YMS is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is MX56 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX56 YMS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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