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PW05 JAG

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,523 mi
Last recorded92,523 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW05 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 92,523 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 92,501 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 90,541 miles

Both sill covers fitted, cant inspect sills properly.

Nearside Front Lower Body skin corroded, prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

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

Offside Front Lower Body skin corroded, not near any prescribed areas.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody croorded.

Pass 18 Jan 2024 88,582 miles

Both sill covers fitted cant inspect sills properly.

Nearside Front Body skin corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

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

Offside Front Body skin corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 87,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jan 2023 87,231 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jan 2021 83,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Arch corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 83,651 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Arch corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 80,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,809 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,537 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link attachment (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link attachment (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,608 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,537 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,771 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,964 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 38,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,195 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,338 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,697 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 15,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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PW05 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PW05 JAG, 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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PW05 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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