MOT Status
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61,791 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Entire underbody coated in underseal covering many testable items including suspension components and brake pipes
Entire underbody coated in underseal covering many testable items including suspension components and brake pipes
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both sides (2.4.G.4b)
under side of vehicle covered in sealant
Both front tyre treads perished,
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars
slight play in both rear hub areas
slight play in nearside and offside front steering arm areas
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG05 OVW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 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 BG05 OVW, 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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How do I check the history of BG05 OVW?
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What year was BG05 OVW registered?
BG05 OVW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 April 2005.
Is BG05 OVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG05 OVW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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