MOT Status
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117,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))
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))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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
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
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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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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WG55 YZJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 December 2005.
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