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AK05 HXD

2005 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

72,976 mi
Last recorded72,976 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 HXD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 72,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in both rear driveshaft UJ's

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 72,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in both rear driveshaft UJ's

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 70,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in both rear driveshaft UJ's

Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,238 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in both rear driveshaft uj's

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,694 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,395 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 68,802 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 67,515 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,711 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower shock mounts (2.7.4)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front vee mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,537 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osr / nsr hubs slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,896 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,018 miles

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,447 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front suspension 'V' mount starting to seperate

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,669 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,520 miles

air bag,seatbelt,and coolant warning lights on

slight play both front drop links

Fail 15 Mar 2011 42,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

air bag,seatbelt,and coolant warning lights on

slight play both front drop links

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs slightly worn and corroded

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,700 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to see inner brake pads

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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AK05 HXD 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 AK05 HXD, 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 AK05 HXD registered?

AK05 HXD is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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