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54 UB

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,852 mi
Last recorded10,852 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 UB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 10,852 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 10,486 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 10,275 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 10,076 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 9,836 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 9,370 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 9,172 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 8,986 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 8,888 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,794 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 8,682 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 8,350 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 8,022 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 7,274 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 6,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 4,345 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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54 UB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 54 UB, 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 54 UB registered?

54 UB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is 54 UB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 54 UB shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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