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SV55 WGF

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,562 mi
Last recorded82,562 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 WGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 82,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 80,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 77,740 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 77,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 74,834 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively play in rear wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively play in rear wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 71,398 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 66,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 66,141 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 61,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,944 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across front x member 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 47,411 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear various parts of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across front x member 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,091 miles

Covers fitted top of engine bay obscuring inspection of testable items

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,091 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Covers fitted top of engine bay obscuring inspection of testable items

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Front Inner 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 2 Apr 2015 35,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,808 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 28,969 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,329 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 21,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,892 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 18,611 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 14,131 miles

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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SV55 WGF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SV55 WGF, 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 SV55 WGF registered?

SV55 WGF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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