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AF54 BAF

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,215 mi
Last recorded42,215 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 BAF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 42,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 42,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 41,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 39,777 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 39,172 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 39,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,577 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 38,022 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 38,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,468 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,472 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 34,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,585 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,198 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 32,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 30,518 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,006 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,010 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 27,010 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,170 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 24,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,162 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,055 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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AF54 BAF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AF54 BAF, 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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AF54 BAF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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