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AF55 OSY

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,856 mi
Last recorded73,856 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OSY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 73,856 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,418 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 72,825 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 71,851 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 70,508 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 27 Nov 2020 69,692 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 69,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 68,833 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,450 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 67,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,988 miles

both sides front floorpans corroded,also both sides inner sills

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,289 miles

Both front tyres are worn lumpy

Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres stepping inner tread

Fail 23 Sep 2015 60,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres stepping inner tread

Pass 20 Sep 2014 55,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear sill has damage

Unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear sill has damage

Unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyre sidewalls cracking.

slight play o/s/f track rod

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 26 Sep 2013 52,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyre sidewalls cracking.

slight play o/s/f track rod

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,232 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play rear wheels

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,407 miles

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,985 miles

both front tyres getting low

offside inner/outer sill lip damaged

slight play nearside front,anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,195 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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AF55 OSY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AF55 OSY, 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 AF55 OSY registered?

AF55 OSY is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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