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YX55 JYT

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,723 mi
Last recorded65,723 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 JYT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 65,723 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty switch sticks (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front windows sticking in channels

Pass 16 Dec 2024 63,991 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sdes ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides bearing / hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 61,246 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play ends of steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2022 58,309 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty switch sticks on intermitantly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear slight play both rear hubs

Pass 21 Dec 2021 53,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 51,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 51,523 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 48,986 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 48,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,408 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 48,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 39,008 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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,209 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,149 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,201 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread edges

n/s/front tyre has BORDER LINE CUT IN OUTER WALL

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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YX55 JYT is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX55 JYT, 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 YX55 JYT registered?

YX55 JYT is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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