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AK05 MZO

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,117 mi
Last recorded93,117 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MZO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 93,117 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH - DRIVESHAFT OUTER JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,277 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,502 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 88,504 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,382 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 79,099 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 75,088 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 75,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,198 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 71,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,399 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 61,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,165 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,917 miles

both rear driveshafts ujs slight movement

rear axle mounts mounts getting rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,195 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,514 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front floors getting rusty

both rear drive shafts inner ujs slight movement

front chassis legs getting rusty

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2011 40,514 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front floors getting rusty

both rear drive shafts inner ujs slight movement

front chassis legs getting rusty

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,474 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,869 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 20,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 MZO is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MZO, 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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AK05 MZO is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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