2005 Jaguar XK8 · 2,009 MOT tests
2005 Jaguar XK8 reliability
2005 Jaguar XK8s fail 23.1% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 XK8 years (2,009 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XK8s: 25.9%)
- 23.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XK8s: 25.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 40% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 72,779
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,009
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Jaguar XK8
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.3%
- Brakes7.3%
- Lights and electrics7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
- Tyres3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.84%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.39%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.14%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 1.69%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.44%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.29%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.13%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.38%) · Drive shaft joint showing wear (3.24%) · Wheel bearing slight play (3.14%)
Is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 reliable?
2005 Jaguar XK8s fail 23.1% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 XK8 years (2,009 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Jaguar XK8 MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.84% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.39% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Jaguar XK8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Jaguar XK8 shows 72,779 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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