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YR05 YJW

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,220 mi
Last recorded36,220 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 36,220 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 35,636 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 35,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 34,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 32,260 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 32,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 31,041 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 25,843 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,632 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,409 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 19,075 miles

SMALL DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL

Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,723 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,952 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,437 miles

Airbag light on intermintly

Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,432 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,639 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,092 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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YR05 YJW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YR05 YJW, 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 YR05 YJW registered?

YR05 YJW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 YJW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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