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SA55 HXK

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

128,657 mi
Last recorded128,657 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 HXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 128,657 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S front floor corroded

N/S sill corroded

O/S front floor corroded

O/S sill Corroded

Plastic sills fitted

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 128,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S front floor corroded

N/S sill corroded

O/S front floor corroded

O/S sill Corroded

Plastic sills fitted

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 124,933 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor has heavy corrosion around grommet

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 120,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,830 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 115,186 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 115,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 110,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 110,725 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 110,090 miles

Corrosion to under side of vehicle body

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 110,074 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion Floor within 30cm of inner sill and jacking piont (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion Inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion Inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Corrosion to under side of vehicle body

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 108,364 miles

corrosion to under body

leak on gearbox

leak on rear diff

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 102,305 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 102,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 102,192 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 102,192 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 97,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 97,820 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,506 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 92,502 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 81,014 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 81,013 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,902 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2009 52,302 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 52,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,521 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 39,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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

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SA55 HXK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SA55 HXK, 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 SA55 HXK registered?

SA55 HXK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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