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W18 TAB

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,321 mi
Last recorded85,321 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 TAB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,321 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 85,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 83,736 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 81,445 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 81,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 72,757 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,533 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 66,523 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not tied (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,418 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,189 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edges (both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 63,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edges (both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 59,744 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,076 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 48,168 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides slightly perished (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2016 42,389 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 40,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,430 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 38,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRont tyres have slight scrubbing on inner edges

N/S and O/S/R has play at rear diff

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

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

O/S/F slight sidewall damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 22 Nov 2012 35,135 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight steering rack wear.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 33,468 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,468 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,708 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning light on

Fail 23 Nov 2010 31,705 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning light on

offside front tyre getting low on 3mm

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 28,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 19,901 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,486 miles

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

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

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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W18 TAB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W18 TAB, 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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W18 TAB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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