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X8 WGS

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 WGS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 119,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 118,835 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 117,022 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor pan starting to corroed

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

Offside Front Floor pan starting to corroed

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 116,035 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor pan starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Floor pan starting to corrode

Offside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2021 115,566 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan starting to corrode

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor pan starting to corrode

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 115,566 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor pan starting to corrode

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor pan starting to corrode

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,373 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,610 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 109,696 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hub bearing slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hub bearing slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2016 102,739 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 101,016 miles

front brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 29 May 2015 98,706 miles

front brake disc slightly lipped slightly worn outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,686 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 94,431 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front 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 13 Jul 2012 83,267 miles

o/s/r/ and n/s/r wheels have slight play ( vertical )

Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,780 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 11 Jun 2010 56,472 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 56,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate in poor condition

near side front fog lamp broken non test item

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

play present in rear drive shaft joints not excessive at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,554 miles

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

body damage to offside front wing and front bumper offside corner and side reflector in bumper slightly loose

rear number plate deteriorating

when monouvering vehicle can hear slight knocking/rattling noise possible from rear suspension no apparent excessive movement on inspection ,recommend further investigation

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,123 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 31,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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X8 WGS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X8 WGS, 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 WGS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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