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WG55 YZJ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,441 mi
Last recorded117,441 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 YZJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 117,441 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 110,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 110,322 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both, height level sensor faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2024 100,385 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 100,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 74,594 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 69,230 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 61,178 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure vee mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure vee mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 61,066 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,883 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement vee mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid slightly discoloured

engine warning lamp on and restricted performance displayed on instrument cluster

offside tyre wearing unevenly, almost bald on inner edge in one section of circumference

Fail 24 Jan 2017 58,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement vee mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid slightly discoloured

engine warning lamp on and restricted performance displayed on instrument cluster

offside tyre wearing unevenly, almost bald on inner edge in one section of circumference

Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,924 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,163 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,982 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,677 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,027 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 28,074 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,756 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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WG55 YZJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WG55 YZJ, 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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What year was WG55 YZJ registered?

WG55 YZJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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