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A17 TEW

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,837 mi
Last recorded80,837 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 80,837 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front floor becoming corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 80,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,694 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front and offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,761 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 79,620 miles

Rear tyre walls cracking .

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 79,618 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Switch stuck on . (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel arch cover . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyre walls cracking .

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,088 miles

rear tyres perished/cracked around edges of tread

Fail 25 Apr 2018 79,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres perished/cracked around edges of tread

Pass 21 Apr 2017 78,614 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

4. Rear brake pads wearing low.

5. Slight wear in nearside and offside rear hubs.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,038 miles

1/unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,149 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rear hubs unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,190 miles

1. Front brake pads becoming worn, near limits. 2. Front and rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,037 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge. 2. Slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension. 3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1. Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge. 2. Slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension. 3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,970 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,402 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 57,402 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,242 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 51,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,189 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 31,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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A17 TEW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 TEW, 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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A17 TEW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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