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BF05 JYS

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,902 mi
Last recorded40,902 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JYS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 40,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 40,538 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 40,182 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 39,388 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 38,223 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,517 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,114 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 32,873 miles

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

EML illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 May 2015 32,809 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 31,203 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 17,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,639 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 12,362 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,163 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,122 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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BF05 JYS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JYS, 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 JYS registered?

BF05 JYS is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is BF05 JYS safe to buy?

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