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XKR 539

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,096 mi
Last recorded36,096 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKR 539
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 36,096 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 36,096 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 35,583 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 35,582 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 35,364 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf & osf. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 34,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 34,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,398 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 32,887 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 31,360 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,657 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,852 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,353 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,008 miles

slight play in both rear hubs

Fail 2 Sep 2014 24,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 29 Aug 2013 22,000 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,567 miles

both front tyres are wearing low and worn on the outer edges

nearside rear tyre is starting to crack

Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,686 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,502 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CRACKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS

Fail 2 Sep 2010 13,499 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CRACKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS

Fail 20 Aug 2010 13,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Front Brake disc's pitted & corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,835 miles

front brakes imbalance

Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,152 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 9,151 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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XKR 539 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XKR 539, 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 XKR 539 registered?

XKR 539 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is XKR 539 safe to buy?

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