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300 HWB

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,484 mi
Last recorded103,484 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration300 HWB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 103,484 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 99,792 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 97,239 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,941 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of brake pipe underneath the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle heavily sealed with rust protection compound

Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,708 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 91,679 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,130 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion on nsf panel under seating/footwell but area structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some scuffs on edge of outer tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front O/S/F Corrosion starting on floor under seat area/ footwell area

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,570 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded through to interior carpet, but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 85,666 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion starting on floor under n/s/f seat area

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,905 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,247 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on outer shoulders,(some worse than others)

Front Discs corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,629 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,863 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,509 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,611 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

offside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge

slight play in steering rack (offside)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,050 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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300 HWB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 300 HWB, 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 300 HWB registered?

300 HWB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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