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WM05 DFP

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,292 mi
Last recorded81,292 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 DFP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 81,292 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 78,926 miles

Slight oil leak from Rear Diff

Pass 2 Apr 2024 77,422 miles

slight leak from rear diff front oil seal.

Fail 2 Apr 2024 77,421 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight leak from rear diff front oil seal.

Pass 13 Mar 2023 75,836 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,695 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure Switch sticking. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 72,691 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 69,735 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 69,735 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,230 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 67,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,585 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,553 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,536 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,662 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,578 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,799 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WM05 DFP 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 79.2%.

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 WM05 DFP, 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 WM05 DFP registered?

WM05 DFP is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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