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S26 DSG

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,268 mi
Last recorded133,268 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 DSG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 133,268 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 133,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tyre inside and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leaking from rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tyre inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside headlamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 132,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 131,989 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2022 130,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tyre in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tyre in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tyre in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tyre in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2022 130,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Hole in center tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tyre in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tyre in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tyre in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tyre in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small patch on floor corroded but not reducing rigidity. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 127,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 125,174 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 122,906 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 121,323 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 119,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 116,925 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 115,579 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 115,579 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 97,172 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 97,043 miles

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

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

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

movement in rear wheel bearings/suspension

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,898 miles

movement in rear wheel bearings/suspension

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and side wall cut

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 200 miles

o/s/front fog light inop

Fail 2 Jun 2010 200 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/front fog light inop

Pass 29 May 2009 57,130 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 38,981 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 27 May 2008 38,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

both front and rear brake discs have surface rust on

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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S26 DSG 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 S26 DSG, 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 S26 DSG registered?

S26 DSG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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