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YC05 CVY

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,130 mi
Last recorded139,130 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 CVY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 139,130 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 137,339 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 137,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 134,860 miles

advise front pads look low

advise nsr tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2022 131,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 128,480 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 128,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 124,087 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 124,087 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 119,048 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 119,048 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 112,297 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,943 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 102,706 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,618 miles

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

Oil leak noted from gear box area

Some wear noted in both rear wheel bearings/hub carriers

Fail 30 Jul 2013 98,618 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak noted from gear box area

Some wear noted in both rear wheel bearings/hub carriers

Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,648 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 27 Jul 2011 84,907 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 84,905 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 22 May 2010 83,832 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,491 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 70,090 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 70,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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YC05 CVY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YC05 CVY, 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 YC05 CVY registered?

YC05 CVY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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