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Y31 SDS

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,888 mi
Last recorded46,888 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 SDS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 46,888 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 18 Sep 2024 46,104 miles

(Underbody corrosion all over)

Front (Cross member surface corrosion)

Front (Suspension components corroded)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear (Subframe mounting covered in underseal)

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner (Seals surface corrosion)

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 44,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills slightly codded

excessive amount of under seal all over

under body corrosion all over

Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,950 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight corrosion at the engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension arms painted with underseal

Pass 6 Sep 2021 43,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,095 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 39,979 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 37,198 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,340 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 33,793 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 33,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,309 miles

steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 27,304 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 24,851 miles

Front and rear tyres starting to perish

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,247 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 20,962 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear number plate deteriating.

Pass 20 May 2011 18,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake disc corroded and pitted inner face

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

water marks on rear number plate

Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,149 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

offside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,931 miles

Both headlamps required adjustment

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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Y31 SDS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y31 SDS, 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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Y31 SDS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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