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BG55 OWH

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,919 mi
Last recorded81,919 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OWH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,919 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 80,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 79,862 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,368 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 77,717 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,848 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaitor deteriorated

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 75,389 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 74,363 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,380 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in both rear uj's

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 73,380 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in both rear uj's

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces badly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,355 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 66,992 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,572 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,488 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 29,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 4,284 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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BG55 OWH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG55 OWH, 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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BG55 OWH is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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