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BJ05 KLZ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,642 mi
Last recorded84,642 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KLZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,642 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 84,191 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 84,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 83,447 miles

coolant leak running down side of gearbox

Pass 24 May 2023 82,890 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 82,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,466 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 81,852 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 80,291 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 78,587 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 77,390 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,680 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,964 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,718 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 70,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 67,394 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 66,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,414 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 63,086 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 5 May 2010 54,727 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,611 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,939 miles

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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BJ05 KLZ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BJ05 KLZ, 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 BJ05 KLZ registered?

BJ05 KLZ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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