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AF55 SKX

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,946 mi
Last recorded55,946 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 SKX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 55,946 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 52,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened friction surfaces both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 49,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 46,090 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,876 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,652 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 40,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 37,772 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,331 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly rusty on the inside

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,143 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,456 miles

hazzard light switch sticky! advise new switch

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,064 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 18,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edge/losing shape

n/s/f tyre "rim protector" cut

o/s headlamp condensating

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,648 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge/losing shape

n/s/f tyre "rim protector" cut

o/s headlamp condensating

Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,798 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,887 miles

stone chips to screen

Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,683 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 SKX is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

AF55 SKX is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is AF55 SKX safe to buy?

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