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2 RGF

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,509 mi
Last recorded51,509 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 RGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 51,509 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 51,112 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 50,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 49,890 miles

both rear input shafts slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,976 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 48,074 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 47,066 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 43,466 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,692 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.46mm (4.1.E.1)

various minor light corrosion to underbody

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,641 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,465 miles

Nearside rear lower hub bushs worn

Passanger side check strap noisy

Slight play nearside and offside rear inner drive shaft joints

Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,443 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 25,612 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear axle side diff bearings have slight freeplay resulting in rear suspension top/bottom movement.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,612 miles

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

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

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

rear axle side diff bearings have slight freeplay resulting in rear suspension top/bottom movement.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs corroded

plastic sill and under engine covers

some end float in rear drive shafts

Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,645 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)

plastic sill covers

some end float in n/s/r drive shaft

Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,778 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)

can not see all brake pads

Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,068 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,884 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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2 RGF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue 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 2 RGF, 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 2 RGF registered?

2 RGF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is 2 RGF safe to buy?

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