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YU05 VAF

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,329 mi
Last recorded74,329 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VAF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 74,329 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 74,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 73,818 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 73,445 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,546 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 70,694 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 68,695 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 68,625 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 68,615 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 68,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,309 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,513 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,695 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,669 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 44,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,325 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 40,325 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,901 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,542 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,634 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 21,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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YU05 VAF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YU05 VAF, 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 YU05 VAF registered?

YU05 VAF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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