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SJ05 FCH

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 FCH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 104,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 103,324 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 103,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 102,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 102,433 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 101,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.98 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 100,461 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,406 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,616 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 94,852 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 94,429 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,829 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,123 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 92,693 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 89,123 miles

Airbag warning lamp staying on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,087 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 85,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light stay-on

Pass 29 Jun 2009 81,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (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
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SJ05 FCH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SJ05 FCH, 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 SJ05 FCH registered?

SJ05 FCH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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