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WS06 XKS

2006 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,996 mi
Last recorded55,996 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS06 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 55,996 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 55,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 54,562 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 52,469 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,462 miles

coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

slight movement in rear driveshaft outer joints

Fail 27 Aug 2021 51,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

slight movement in rear driveshaft outer joints

Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,614 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 50,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,517 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 49,517 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer edge close to outer wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp slight water ingress

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 49,428 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect 0 made to look like D (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer edge close to outer wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp slight water ingress

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect 0 made to look like D (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,930 miles

General surface corrosion to underside components

Hazard switch difficult to operate

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,715 miles

Hazard warning switch sticky

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Surface corrosion to underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2017 48,715 miles

Hazard warning switch sticky

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,481 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,545 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 44,545 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,323 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,902 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 36,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,766 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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WS06 XKS is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 48,525 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 WS06 XKS, 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 20 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 WS06 XKS registered?

WS06 XKS is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is WS06 XKS safe to buy?

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