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X444 TAY

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

134,150 mi
Last recorded134,150 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX444 TAY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 134,150 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 130,540 miles

Front o/s/f & n/s/f under floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded behind exhaust heatshield (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe o/s & n/s front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 126,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o.s.r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s.r worn on inner edge and 3mm tread. o.s.r 4mm - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 122,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f & n/s/r outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 118,024 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,083 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded behind heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o.s front to rear slight corrosion behind shield (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm ! On limit ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm ! (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play n.s.f and o.s.f lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play n.s.f and o.s.f lower shock absorber rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,780 miles

rear tyres 3-4 mm

Fail 17 Nov 2018 98,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear tyres 3-4 mm

Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,290 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,684 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim is slightly distorted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,223 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,914 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,487 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 46,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,752 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,436 miles

limit switch on nearside front suspension arm broken

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,395 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,896 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2009 31,228 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,622 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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X444 TAY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X444 TAY, 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 X444 TAY registered?

X444 TAY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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