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PK05 NLY

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

52,185 mi
Last recorded52,185 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 NLY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 52,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 51,035 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 49,883 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 48,619 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,399 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 46,665 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 46,663 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 45,814 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush recommend replacement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside headlight needs attention

Pass 28 Sep 2017 42,318 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 39,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,393 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in both inner diff bearings

Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,341 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs slightly worn

slight play/knocking in steering rack

uneven wear offside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,402 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,528 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,993 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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PK05 NLY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PK05 NLY, 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 PK05 NLY registered?

PK05 NLY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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