CarVerify

Free Car Check

RY55 YDV

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,488 mi
Last recorded49,488 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 YDV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 49,488 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 48,363 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,127 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Slightly frayed and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 47,500 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Slightly frayed and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Rear subframe rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2021 46,683 miles

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

Front tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,777 miles

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

suspension components starting corrode

Pass 23 Aug 2019 43,874 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,598 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,411 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 19 Aug 2016 40,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,147 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 39,325 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,799 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,492 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,909 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,248 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 37,248 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,282 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 35,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,701 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RY55 YDV 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 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 RY55 YDV, 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

How do I check the history of RY55 YDV?

You can check the full history of RY55 YDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RY55 YDV registered?

RY55 YDV is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is RY55 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 YDV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY55 YDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RY55 YDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.