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YT05 TGZ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,581 mi
Last recorded87,581 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 TGZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all undercarriage sealed with under sealer covering some components.

Pass 4 Mar 2025 86,037 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 90,637 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 90,407 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak downpipe holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,310 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 90,210 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sight corrosion under covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion under covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,170 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 90,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,573 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,953 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,258 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 26 Nov 2015 69,844 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,526 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,242 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,487 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,769 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,996 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 22,991 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,450 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YT05 TGZ 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 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 YT05 TGZ, 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 YT05 TGZ registered?

YT05 TGZ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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