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BC05 HYF

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,671 mi
Last recorded43,671 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HYF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 43,671 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,981 miles

Front n/s o/s tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,205 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracked and perished

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,450 miles

Offside Front under seat module loose.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 41,448 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front under seat module loose.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,114 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on the n/s/f underfloor.

n/s/r tyre damaged on the outer wall.

rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,539 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

shallow dent on n/s front wing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,320 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 34,316 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,840 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 28,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,412 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,438 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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BC05 HYF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC05 HYF, 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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BC05 HYF is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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