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RAY 417M

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,144 mi
Last recorded116,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 417M
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,144 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 116,141 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 113,300 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 110,456 miles

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 105,750 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,895 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,763 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 98,411 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 95,704 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 May 2017 94,696 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 92,543 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 83,730 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 77,387 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 77,387 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 72,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 65,741 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 60,184 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 53,663 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 44,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 33,641 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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RAY 417M is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RAY 417M, 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 RAY 417M registered?

RAY 417M is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is RAY 417M safe to buy?

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