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RV05 JVK

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,845 mi
Last recorded72,845 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 JVK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 72,845 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively On the limit for a failure (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 72,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor is blistered

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 70,666 miles

Coolant leak Water pump area ()

Nearside Front Floor reinforcing is corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Reverse lamp not working

Offside Floor reinforcing is blistered

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,481 miles

Front brake discs are slightly warped

Nearside Front Floor reinforcing is corroded

Nearside Reverse lamp not working

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,734 miles

near side reverse lamp not working

Pass 2 Jul 2020 65,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 64,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air con pipe by radiator is leaking

Fail 18 May 2019 64,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air con pipe by radiator is leaking

Pass 9 May 2018 63,272 miles

nearside front lower ball joint is worn

offside front top wishbone rear bush is worn

offside steering arm is worn

Pass 8 May 2017 63,025 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 4 May 2017 63,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white light at rear (1.2.1e)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,622 miles

brake imbalance to near side front

front brake discs are heavily scored

near side front lower ball joint is slightly worn

Pass 1 May 2015 60,005 miles

front brake pads are low, front brake discs are worn, off side front top wishbones bushes are worn and near to a failure, near side front top wishbone bushes are worn and on the limit for a failure, play in rear hubs

Pass 10 May 2014 59,063 miles

nearside front lower arm ball joint worn and close to failure, offside front tyre has bald inner edge, both front upper arm rear bushs worn

Fail 2 May 2014 59,063 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front lower arm ball joint worn and close to failure, offside front tyre has bald inner edge, both front upper arm rear bushs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,111 miles

nearside front lower ball joint worn and close to failure

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,578 miles

both front lower ball joint worn, airbag light on

Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,346 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,350 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 42,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Near side rear tyre has a split but not to the cord.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,700 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 34,700 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,102 miles

Right hand front indicator lamp cracked

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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RV05 JVK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RV05 JVK, 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 RV05 JVK registered?

RV05 JVK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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