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OV05 XNH

2005 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

73,305 mi
Last recorded73,305 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XNH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 73,305 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Crossmember corroded. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mountings/front crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp intensity reduced.

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 73,304 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Crossmember corroded. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mountings/front crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp intensity reduced.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 69,398 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heel plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 69,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heel plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 64,627 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 23 Dec 2022 58,930 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 58,919 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (floor pan) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 54,812 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 51,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel near limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 51,686 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel near limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 48,631 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 48,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 42,229 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 42,218 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 35,225 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body corroded and holed

Fail 21 Dec 2017 35,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body corroded and holed

Pass 9 Jan 2017 29,757 miles

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

Offside Rear sill slight damage

near side front floor pan slight corrosion

slight play detected in nearside and offside rear suspension at wheels

Pass 17 Dec 2015 24,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 20,243 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 20,243 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 14,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 14,501 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to limit

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 12 Oct 2012 12,696 miles

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

both outer sills covered

Fail 2 Oct 2012 12,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills covered

Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,161 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Jun 2010 1,447 miles

OSF Suspension lower arm ball joint dust cover split

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 2,253 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,836 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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OV05 XNH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OV05 XNH, 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 OV05 XNH registered?

OV05 XNH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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