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SW05 PCY

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,622 mi
Last recorded97,622 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 PCY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 97,622 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 96,862 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,803 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 96,749 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 95,563 miles

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

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

rear diff weeping oil slightly engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,555 miles

engine cover fitted

rear differential oil seal is weeping

Fail 15 Jul 2019 91,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

rear differential oil seal is weeping

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,280 miles

engine cover fitted undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,337 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 82,314 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r and o/s/r replace bulbs at time of test (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,699 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 72,617 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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SW05 PCY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW05 PCY, 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 SW05 PCY registered?

SW05 PCY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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