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VX55 EZT

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,600 mi
Last recorded22,600 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 EZT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 22,600 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 21,860 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 21,843 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 21,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 21,661 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 20,592 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 20,016 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 19,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 18,560 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 18,011 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Nov 2016 17,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads (4.1.D.1b)

brake pad wear warning light on in vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2015 17,523 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

N/s/f tyre badly perished

Pass 14 Nov 2014 17,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsf tyre badly perished

Osr tyre badly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 17,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsf tyre badly perished

Osr tyre badly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 16,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr tyre , Osr tyre and Nsf tyre all perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

LED out on high level brake

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Osf tyre worn close to cords on inner tread

Pedestrian SRS warning on display

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 14,571 miles

Osf tyre bald on inner tread

Rear brake pads low

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,250 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 10,985 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 8,770 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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VX55 EZT 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 VX55 EZT, 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 VX55 EZT registered?

VX55 EZT is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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