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BG05 ENW

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,299 mi
Last recorded121,299 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ENW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 121,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking sometimes (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 121,290 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s sill crushed

Pass 13 Feb 2025 120,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end by rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end inner by rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 120,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 120,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 115,717 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 115,716 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 112,990 miles

n/s/r inner sill welded and under sealed

o/s and n/s front floor pan to inner sills corroded

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded where sub frame mounts

o/s rear chassis welded and undersealed

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

rear inner o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 112,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis o/s and n/s where sub frame mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front floor pan to inner sills corroded

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted,front inner wings corroded o/s and n/s

rear sub frame corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,569 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & no/s chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe, subframe mountings & suspension components corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

underside undersealed

Fail 19 Jan 2021 110,569 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & no/s chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe, subframe mountings & suspension components corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

underside undersealed

Pass 20 Jan 2020 106,474 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Rear chassis and under side corroded and under sealed front to rear

Rear sub frame corroded,rear diff slightly leaking

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,157 miles

plastic sill covers fitted,brake pipes coated in underseal

rear sub frame corroded

underside freshly under sealed

Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides,plastic sill covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 87,590 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)

rear diff oil leak

rear suspension components and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 82,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,756 miles

design play in both rear wheels

Fail 22 Jan 2015 75,756 miles

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

design play in both rear wheels

Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,864 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,752 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,844 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Apr 2010 29,839 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2009 26,029 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2008 19,667 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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BG05 ENW 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 73.1%.

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 BG05 ENW, 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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BG05 ENW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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