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NV54 EPY

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,953 mi
Last recorded66,953 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 EPY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 66,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 66,029 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 65,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,645 miles

Under Body Brace Corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 65,597 miles

n/s and o/s body brace corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 65,564 miles

N/s + O/s Rear Body Brace Corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,019 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 64,515 miles

Rear tyre outer treads 2mm

Fail 8 Nov 2018 64,514 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyre outer treads 2mm

Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,048 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,390 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,139 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 59,139 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 57,256 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,163 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 54,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 51,842 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,862 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,124 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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NV54 EPY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NV54 EPY, 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 NV54 EPY registered?

NV54 EPY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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