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WF55 WDK

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,954 mi
Last recorded40,954 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 WDK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 40,954 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 40,899 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 40,818 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 40,692 miles

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 40,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 40,179 miles

underside suspension parts and subframe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 40,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission pipe to radiator oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside suspension parts and subframe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 40,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

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

slight corrosion around brake pipe ferrules

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2018 39,632 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 19 Dec 2017 35,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Floor pan has slight corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,029 miles

slight corrosion around brake pipe ferrules

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,648 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 26,647 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 23,761 miles

some corrosion on nsf and osf brake disc edges

Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,550 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 16,613 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 12,224 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 9,413 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 7,365 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear numberplate starting to delaminate but still legiable.

Fail 29 Dec 2008 7,359 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear numberplate starting to delaminate but still legiable.

rear diff bolts to rear subframe insecure.

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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WF55 WDK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black 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 WF55 WDK, 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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WF55 WDK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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