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RA55 KMZ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,639 mi
Last recorded111,639 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 KMZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 111,639 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 111,639 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 110,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear play in wheel attachment

Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,725 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 106,724 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 106,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 102,371 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 102,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 99,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 97,058 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 93,190 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 93,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 90,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,471 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,679 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 85,694 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 79,406 miles

diffarential has slight leak

gearbox has slight leak

ns/os floor pan has corrosion advice sought

Pass 14 May 2013 67,772 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 67,772 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 54,272 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 54,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 40,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,440 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2008 21,436 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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RA55 KMZ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RA55 KMZ, 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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RA55 KMZ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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