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2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,269 mi
Last recorded102,269 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 SMS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 102,269 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 100,528 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2024 100,512 miles

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

Hazard switch sticky

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Hole in passenger footwell. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 99,429 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 98,011 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 98,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Cannot adjust,,,on full adjustment still too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting away/cut/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 96,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 96,237 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 94,195 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 94,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 92,562 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 89,464 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 89,462 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 88,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Both inboard U/J's have slight play (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 12 May 2016 88,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OSF TYRE HAS NAIL IN

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Both inboard U/J's have slight play (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 18 May 2015 85,659 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 85,659 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,316 miles

Both front tyres perished inbetween tread

N/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 82,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres perished inbetween tread

N/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 77,656 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 72,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 100,497 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,372 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 17 Mar 2008 31,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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S1 SMS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S1 SMS, 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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S1 SMS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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