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YKE 400

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,205 mi
Last recorded50,205 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKE 400
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 50,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 49,338 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 49,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,949 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 48,556 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,425 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 48,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 48,098 miles

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

slight corrosion

slight play rear wheels (driveshaft coupling)

Pass 2 Nov 2018 47,632 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,197 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 4 Nov 2016 46,763 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight top to bottom movement in rear wheels

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,380 miles

Offside Rear slight play in wheel

light corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,853 miles

n/s front floor has corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,688 miles

remote fuel flap innop

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,975 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 36,893 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,290 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 30,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,661 miles

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

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

Offside 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 15 Sep 2008 21,475 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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YKE 400 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YKE 400, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKE 400 registered?

YKE 400 is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is YKE 400 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKE 400 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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