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T111 EXU

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,646 mi
Last recorded64,646 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 EXU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 64,646 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 64,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 64,503 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 62,630 miles

Nearside Front And Offside Front Tyres Slightly Misshaped

Fail 20 Mar 2025 62,630 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 59,784 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack End (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 55,812 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,937 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,623 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 54,198 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,371 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 46,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,937 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,807 miles

Both headlamps flickering slightly when on dipped beam

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

OSF Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,634 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 21,118 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,746 miles

both rear tyres just above limit

Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,171 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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T111 EXU is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T111 EXU, 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 T111 EXU registered?

T111 EXU is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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