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BF05 KYJ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,061 mi
Last recorded67,061 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 KYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 67,061 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 64,317 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 61,849 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan reinforcer starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs corroded above subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,834 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs near a frame mtgs starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 58,907 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,891 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 56,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,783 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 47,096 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 45,476 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 43,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,417 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,847 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 40,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,671 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 36,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,192 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,493 miles

advise - front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 27 Jan 2010 26,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise - front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,365 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 KYJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF05 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

BF05 KYJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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