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AV05 BLF

2005 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,069 mi
Last recorded93,069 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BLF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 93,069 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear and front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 91,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 90,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 86,760 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 86,074 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 84,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 82,925 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 81,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Flexi ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Flexi ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 78,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 74,816 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 72,422 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,602 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,892 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs VERY corroded

rear brake discs slightly rusty

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2011 44,892 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs very corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

testable items hidden by trim

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,965 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2008 22,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,498 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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AV05 BLF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AV05 BLF, 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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AV05 BLF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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