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AJ05 VVZ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,181 mi
Last recorded69,181 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VVZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 69,181 miles

Rear Play in driveshaft end joints

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2025 69,179 miles

Rear Slight play in both inner driveshaft joints

Pass 3 May 2023 68,395 miles

Slight play in both rear inner driveshaft joints

Pass 6 May 2022 68,365 miles

Slight play in both rear inner driveshaft joints

Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,937 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,770 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside and nearside rear floor area corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,466 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 67,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,678 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 66,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,252 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,914 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,073 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 27,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,762 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall damaged/poor

Pass 29 May 2009 15,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 12,399 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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AJ05 VVZ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ05 VVZ, 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 AJ05 VVZ registered?

AJ05 VVZ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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