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OO55 PWR

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,124 mi
Last recorded93,124 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO55 PWR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 93,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 93,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 92,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,749 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 90,394 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,128 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Aug 2019 90,128 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 89,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,139 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,408 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 86,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,529 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 78,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,505 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,425 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 31,406 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,401 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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OO55 PWR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OO55 PWR, 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 OO55 PWR registered?

OO55 PWR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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