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P2 XKS

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

91,712 mi
Last recorded91,712 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 91,712 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,666 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 85,222 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,339 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 75,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,657 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,312 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,843 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,965 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel

Fail 13 Feb 2015 54,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 13 Feb 2015 54,213 miles

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 51,225 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,951 miles

o/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,951 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,667 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 35,656 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs in poor condition,lipped & worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front tyre has unusual wear on tread

o/s front tyre has unusual wear on tread

Fail 15 Dec 2010 28,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s front tyre has unusual wear on tread

o/s front tyre has unusual wear on tread

Fail 24 Feb 2010 19,952 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 19,952 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 19,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,948 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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P2 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P2 XKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P2 XKS registered?

P2 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is P2 XKS safe to buy?

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