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BJ51 HDF

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,606 mi
Last recorded84,606 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 HDF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,606 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 84,605 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,385 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 84,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 83,523 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 83,523 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 82,814 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 79,673 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,933 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 77,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,789 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,744 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,682 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 62,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,568 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,416 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,312 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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BJ51 HDF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ51 HDF, 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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What year was BJ51 HDF registered?

BJ51 HDF is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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