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AJ53 XKS

2005 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,436 mi
Last recorded77,436 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 77,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 76,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 76,399 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 76,071 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 75,543 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 74,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,134 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 72,489 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,163 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,609 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,197 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,551 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 61,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 43,445 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,924 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,684 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,705 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,451 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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AJ53 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Grey 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 AJ53 XKS, 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 AJ53 XKS registered?

AJ53 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AJ53 XKS safe to buy?

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