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X8 TCT

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,493 mi
Last recorded78,493 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 TCT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 78,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2025 77,550 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody covered with underseal.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 77,464 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody covered with underseal.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 76,161 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS + OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody coated with underseal.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,227 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 74,216 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,726 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 72,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

Fail 11 May 2021 72,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake low on effort

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension components have surface corrosion

general surface corrosion to floor

parking brake efficiency low requires repair or adjustment

rear suspension drive shaft universal joints have slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,127 miles

All the vehicle suspension components are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle underneath on the floor pan is corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 71,127 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All the vehicle suspension components are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle underneath on the floor pan is corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded in places

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Fail 15 Aug 2018 70,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded in places

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,157 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 69,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,053 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 66,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,648 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 61,791 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,513 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,049 miles

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

nsf floor floor starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,522 miles

front discs corroded slightly

rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,932 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,666 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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X8 TCT is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X8 TCT, 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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X8 TCT is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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