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XK55 GJH

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,464 mi
Last recorded53,464 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK55 GJH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 53,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 52,078 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 50,290 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 48,943 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 46,406 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,292 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,281 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,916 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 36,889 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,257 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,896 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 34,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,741 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 32,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation in both headlamps

o/s rear shock lower bush incorrectly fitted

small cut in n/s rear outter tyre wall

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,566 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 23,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 16,709 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 11,353 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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XK55 GJH 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 84.2%.

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 XK55 GJH, 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 XK55 GJH registered?

XK55 GJH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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The MOT history for XK55 GJH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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