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258 ETW

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,315 mi
Last recorded64,315 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration258 ETW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 64,315 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 64,193 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,075 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 63,990 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,913 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 63,589 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,308 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall minor damage no cords

Rear anti rollbar linkage lower bushes perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 62,429 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,912 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,189 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 59,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,008 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 52,059 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,411 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,332 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,144 miles

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

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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258 ETW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 258 ETW, 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 258 ETW registered?

258 ETW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is 258 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 258 ETW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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