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X9 XKB

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,135 mi
Last recorded17,135 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 17,135 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside lower sill crushed near to jacking points

various underbody corrosion

Pass 24 May 2025 16,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 16,616 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 16,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 16,067 miles

All four brake discs rusty.

Pass 20 Apr 2021 13,847 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 13,807 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative switch faulty in operation (4.4.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 13,787 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 13,597 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2018 13,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 12,438 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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 12,131 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 12,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,806 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 7,996 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 7,897 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2012 7,081 miles

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2011 5,698 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 4,267 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 3,739 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 2,673 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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X9 XKB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X9 XKB, 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 X9 XKB registered?

X9 XKB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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