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BF05 JHU

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,744 mi
Last recorded114,744 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JHU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 114,744 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 112,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mountings - Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 109,345 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 109,345 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,574 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,216 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,825 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,242 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 94,434 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,324 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,388 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 89,360 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 86,852 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 84,209 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,707 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,666 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight movement at rear wheels

Fail 8 Nov 2012 78,666 miles

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight movement at rear wheels

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,209 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,773 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,621 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 67,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BF05 JHU is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF05 JHU, 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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What year was BF05 JHU registered?

BF05 JHU is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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