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WK55 UEA

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,720 mi
Last recorded52,720 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 UEA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 52,720 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 52,109 miles

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Pass 9 Nov 2023 51,497 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 50,832 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 48,365 miles

ALIGNMENT CHECK?

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR INNER TYRE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,852 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,104 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 38,998 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,317 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,963 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,658 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,279 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 8,557 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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WK55 UEA is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WK55 UEA, 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 WK55 UEA registered?

WK55 UEA is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is WK55 UEA safe to buy?

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