Jaguar XK8 - 2005
206.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jaguar XK8, model year 2005.
Sample size: 667 cars, 1,402 tests and 2,897 recorded faults.
0%
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 667 cars
The 2005 Jaguar XK8 demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 207 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 45% better than the average of 376 defects per 100. Notably, while tyre wear is a common issue across many vehicles, this model excels in several categories, particularly brakes, where it has a defect rate of 67 compared to the average of 162, and visibility, where it stands at 9 versus 28 on average. Additionally, the XK8 shows good performance in steering and lights & electrics, both of which have much lower defect rates than the average. However, as mileage increases, the overall defect rate does rise, peaking at 440 defects per 100 for those with over 124,000 miles.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 667 cars
More model years for Jaguar XK8
Other models from Jaguar
Categories
Brakes
▲ 57.9% better
66.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Warning device shows system malfunction
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 35.7% better
14.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
- Power steering pipe, hose or wiring: excessively damaged or corroded
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 68.0% better
9.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: defective
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 73.0% better
29.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
- Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Indicator or hazard warning switch: does not operate in accordance with the requirements
- A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 26.2% better
231.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 40.2% better
36.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
- Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
- A transmission: joint, belt or chain excessively worn
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
- A transmission: joint, belt or chain excessively worn
Equipment
▲ 50.4% better
6.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
- Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
- is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
- A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
- is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
Other
▲ 60.6% better
18.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 100 tests
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
- Emissions test unable to be completed
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 303
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 247
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 207
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 185
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 130
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 108
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 108
A transmission: joint, belt or chain excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 100
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 86
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 85
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 16