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B1 KDW

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,426 mi
Last recorded45,426 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 KDW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 45,426 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S SILL TO FLOORS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT PIN HOLE (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 45,426 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S SILL TO FLOORS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT PIN HOLE (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 45,421 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S FLOOR TO SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,286 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 44,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear axle half shafts have end float

Pass 10 Nov 2021 43,922 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside and offside rear inner u/j have slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,083 miles

nearside and offside rear inner u/joint have end float

Fail 7 Oct 2020 43,083 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear inner u/joint have end float

Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 42,343 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,087 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 40,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre as slight splits on inner wall

Fail 13 Sep 2016 37,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre as slight splits on inner wall

Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,682 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,764 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

somemovement in both rear hubs

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,038 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,917 miles

all 4 discs pitted inside edges

nearside front tyre side wall damage not to cords

slight movement offside and nearside rear suspension area at wheels

Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,043 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,935 miles

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)

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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B1 KDW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green 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 B1 KDW, 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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B1 KDW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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