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UUI 1462

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,547 mi
Last recorded38,547 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUI 1462
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 38,547 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 38,110 miles

Offside Front Slight play in top suspension arm bushes

Pass 16 May 2024 37,677 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 37,382 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 35,558 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 34,687 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 34,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 33,093 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 33,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,758 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 30,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,156 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Legal Limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,727 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre Has Damage To Outer Side Wall But No Cords Exposed

Offside Rear Tyre Has Damage To Outer Side Wall But No Cords Exposed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,417 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 15,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,037 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,640 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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UUI 1462 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UUI 1462, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UUI 1462 registered?

UUI 1462 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is UUI 1462 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUI 1462 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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