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RK54 DFU

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,134 mi
Last recorded84,134 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 DFU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 84,134 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 83,754 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 83,474 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 83,155 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 82,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,705 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,200 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 78,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,388 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Slight steering fluid leak (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF relector broken

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,276 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,188 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,029 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,121 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,636 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,841 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 32,100 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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RK54 DFU is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RK54 DFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK54 DFU registered?

RK54 DFU is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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