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BF51 YBR

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,583 mi
Last recorded120,583 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YBR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 120,583 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 120,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch .... behind coil spring/shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,376 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 119,374 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Right exhaust = 1.08 / Left exhaust = 1.02 Overall emissions = 1.05 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Temporary repair made to silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,830 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 118,822 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coolant leak Front of engine ()

Offside Rear Coolant leak Rear of engine ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 113,419 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 113,415 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 112,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 108,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 108,428 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside front floor to sill holed and corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 105,425 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside front floor to sill holed and corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,236 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,030 miles

both front coil springs corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,092 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 97,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing inner edg

Pass 7 Aug 2014 92,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,258 miles

engine has misfire

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside and offside front floors corroded

parking brake cable corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML(ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT) on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 86,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

front brake discs wearing

slight indentations in both rear tyre inner walls

Pass 6 Aug 2010 80,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 77,369 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,628 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge lumpy

o/s/f tyre inner edge lumpy

Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,080 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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BF51 YBR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BF51 YBR, 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.

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BF51 YBR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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