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XK05 MAB

2005 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,836 mi
Last recorded30,836 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK05 MAB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 30,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 30,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 29,517 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 27,904 miles

dsc fault on dash

Pass 29 Jul 2022 25,859 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 23,256 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 21,398 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 21,032 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,101 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 18,753 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 18,753 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 17,889 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 19 Mar 2013 15,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,055 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,159 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small bleb in sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,850 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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XK05 MAB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XK05 MAB, 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 XK05 MAB registered?

XK05 MAB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is XK05 MAB safe to buy?

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