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R5 XKG

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,506 mi
Last recorded82,506 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 XKG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 82,506 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 81,417 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,724 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 79,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 78,628 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively n/s o/s rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2021 76,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 76,070 miles

slight corrosion nearside front floor pan

Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,929 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 70,655 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 70,655 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 64,668 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,186 miles

Covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

hazard switch working but incomplete

Fail 19 Apr 2016 59,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,544 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 56,543 miles

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

EML on

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,087 miles

corroded hole in passenger side floor

play in both rear driveshafts

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,943 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,636 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

water ingress in nearside headlamp assembly but not affecting light output

Fail 24 Mar 2011 36,629 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

water ingress in nearside headlamp assembly but not affecting light output

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,924 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted. Advise discs are replaced soon

Hazard switch sticks

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play at nearside rear wheel

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Unable to see front inner brake pads clearly. Please inspect

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear and pitting of both front brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,491 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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R5 XKG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R5 XKG, 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 R5 XKG registered?

R5 XKG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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