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T13 XKS

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

69,801 mi
Last recorded69,801 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,801 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 68,428 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of them (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2023 64,734 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 63,707 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-rubbers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 63,707 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-rubbers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 60,248 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,173 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 52,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 46,716 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 46,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 46,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,120 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 45,120 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 41,683 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 41,683 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,183 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 32,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,578 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cracked and cut

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,045 miles

offside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,381 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,714 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,402 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 19,402 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

brakes corroded

condensation to headlamps

stone chips to screen

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,544 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 18,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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T13 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T13 XKS, 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 T13 XKS registered?

T13 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is T13 XKS safe to buy?

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