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S100 XKS

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,781 mi
Last recorded110,781 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 110,781 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

handbrake only just met efficiency at 17%

outer sills covered

Pass 21 Jul 2025 108,819 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively part of suspension (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively part of suspesion (6.1.7 (c) (i))

outer sills covered

Fail 10 Jul 2025 108,814 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake system leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively part of suspension (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively part of suspesion (6.1.7 (c) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 25 Jul 2024 106,013 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR INNER DISC`S WORN & PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO SIDE WALL OF TYRE. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUB FRAME MOUNTING (CHASSIS). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 106,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR INNER DISC`S WORN & PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO SIDE WALL OF TYRE. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUB FRAME MOUNTING (CHASSIS). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 105,485 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 105,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear differential bearings slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

Fail 17 Aug 2022 101,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Aug 2021 94,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency only just passed

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,572 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very slight on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,242 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,066 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,693 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,933 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,648 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 62,646 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,630 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,139 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 27,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,091 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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S100 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S100 XKS, 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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S100 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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