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SM05 WDO

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,449 mi
Last recorded58,449 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 WDO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 58,449 miles

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

superficial corrosion to both inner sill areas

Pass 30 Jan 2025 57,861 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 57,156 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 57,140 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre of sill, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced corroded and holed (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 56,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 56,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,866 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 52,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,390 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise play through n/s steering arm

advise remainder of sills

advise sills covered plus reminder of sills

Fail 13 Jul 2016 45,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise play through n/s steering arm

advise remainder of sills

advise sills covered plus reminder of sills

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,350 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 24 May 2012 40,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on side wall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,115 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 39,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,036 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,163 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 30,163 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 25,425 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 25,425 miles

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

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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SM05 WDO is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue 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 SM05 WDO, 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 SM05 WDO registered?

SM05 WDO is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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