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RY05 BHF

2005 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,020 mi
Last recorded99,020 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 BHF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides around rear brake hose mounting brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper wishbone front inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper wishbone front inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,091 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 89,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,755 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,914 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 71,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,357 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,761 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,678 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,567 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,258 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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RY05 BHF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RY05 BHF, 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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RY05 BHF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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