2005 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Petrol · MK05 KSV
2005 Jaguar XK8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 84,909 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK05 KSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 84,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK05 KSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Jaguar Xk8 (MK05 KSV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
MK05 KSV Mileage History
- 16/03/202366,911 mi
- 30/03/202367,099 mi+188 mi
- 07/03/202472,203 mi+5,104 mi
- 24/03/202578,583 mi+6,380 mi
- 19/03/202684,909 mi+6,326 mi
Average of roughly 5,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XK8 / XKR (X100)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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