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B5 XKJ

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,592 mi
Last recorded91,592 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 XKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 91,592 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,075 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,786 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,835 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 84,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 84,642 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,027 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 83,027 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 78,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,575 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 74,575 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,428 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,753 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,031 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,532 miles

bushes at bottom of front suspension legs worn both sides

Fail 2 Aug 2013 56,497 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bushes at bottom of front suspension legs worn both sides

Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 53,533 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2011 52,538 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 52,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 49,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,098 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 42,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,268 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 33,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,159 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 14,944 miles

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

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

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

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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B5 XKJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 69,640 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 B5 XKJ, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 XKJ registered?

B5 XKJ is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is B5 XKJ safe to buy?

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