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B4 NAW

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,244 mi
Last recorded107,244 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 NAW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 107,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 107,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 104,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 101,781 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 101,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255.40.19 y the tyre is 11 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn irregular 245.40.19 y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255.40.19 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn irregular 245.40.19 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil , making it difficult to fully inspect items

Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,193 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,832 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,573 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,573 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor by seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,863 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 88,499 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 86,916 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis

crack in lower windscreen

Fail 2 May 2017 86,908 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis

crack in lower windscreen

Fail 24 Mar 2017 86,877 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 85,539 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate passenger side (5.4.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2016 85,539 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate passenger side (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 81,747 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,749 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,683 miles

Both front shock absorber lower bushes movement on wear limit

Engine oil level low

Nearside front tyre uneven wear and tyre wall slightly damaged

Passenger air bag warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 6 Jun 2013 66,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Passenger air bag warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 14 May 2012 57,604 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,145 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Fail 31 May 2011 55,145 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,506 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,901 miles

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

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

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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B4 NAW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B4 NAW, 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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B4 NAW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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