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XK05 RAM

2005 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,477 mi
Last recorded86,477 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK05 RAM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 86,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wishbone bushes slight play

Rear wheels been welded

Fail 27 Aug 2025 86,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear alloy wheels have been welded

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge + sidewall damaged

play in nearside front wishbone bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,779 miles

both rear alloy wheels have being welded

Fail 20 Aug 2024 85,779 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear alloy wheels have being welded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,045 miles

both rear alloy wheels have being welded

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

oil leak engine

Pass 3 Sep 2022 80,939 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,271 miles

slight play in rear hubs

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 77,029 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 75,742 miles

PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR HUB UNIT

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STRUT ON LOWER VOID BUSH

PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR HUB UNIT

Pass 9 May 2018 74,307 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 74,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2017 71,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 68,185 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,936 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,225 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f fog light n/w

Fail 15 Apr 2014 62,225 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f fog light n/w

Pass 15 May 2013 57,046 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,885 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 54,885 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,428 miles

Ref test certificate number 299346761081

Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Slight play in O/S/F hub bearing

Slight play in bot front drop links

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,060 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,401 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 33,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,905 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 RAM is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XK05 RAM, 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 RAM registered?

XK05 RAM is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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