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TS55 TGS

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,118 mi
Last recorded41,118 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTS55 TGS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 41,118 miles

Front Floor strengthening plate corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 40,831 miles

Front floor strengthening plates are corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 40,540 miles

Front floor strengthening plates are corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 40,009 miles

Nearside Front Floor strengthening plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear sub frame and chassis corroded at mounting points

Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 38,283 miles

slight oil leak round sump

Pass 27 Nov 2019 37,089 miles

Rear suspension mounts are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 35,440 miles

Ns front tyre is wearing on edge

Rear floor is slightly corroded ns and os

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 33,020 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 33,020 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 32,123 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 31,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,653 miles

Rear no plate is becoming poor

Pass 26 Nov 2014 25,089 miles

Both front tyres have worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,512 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 19,606 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 16,361 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

os front anti roll bar drop link has movement

tracking required

Pass 27 Oct 2010 13,342 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 9,025 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 6,278 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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TS55 TGS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TS55 TGS, 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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TS55 TGS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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