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RB02 JAG

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,012 mi
Last recorded73,012 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB02 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 73,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 71,071 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 69,048 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 69,048 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 63,561 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,247 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,794 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,600 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 54,218 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 53,995 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Floor corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,044 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,195 miles

Nearside Rear tyer close to legal limit (4mm)

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit (3mm)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,991 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,840 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,084 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,463 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 38,502 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,595 miles

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

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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RB02 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RB02 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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RB02 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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