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OV55 VUE

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,382 mi
Last recorded114,382 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 VUE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 114,382 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 114,382 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 110,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 107,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear has slight play in diff

Offside Rear has slight play in diff

Fail 12 Mar 2024 107,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear has slight play in diff

Offside Rear has slight play in diff

Pass 6 Mar 2023 105,640 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,500 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,632 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 96,632 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,544 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 95,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer wall curb damaged and worn in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,852 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 83,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,469 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 78,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,413 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 76,409 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,516 miles

DSC switch not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

condensation inside both headlamps

Fail 17 Dec 2012 67,516 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

DSC switch not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

condensation inside both headlamps

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,679 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 63,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,403 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,983 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,083 miles

traction control switch faulty

Fail 4 Nov 2008 30,083 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

traction control switch faulty

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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OV55 VUE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OV55 VUE, 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 OV55 VUE registered?

OV55 VUE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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