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BV51 KVA

2001 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,168 mi
Last recorded54,168 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xkr67,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 KVA
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 54,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Sharp edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Sharp edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Hand brake shoes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 54,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,938 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 53,730 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,622 miles

Slight vehicle suspension components corrosion due to age of vehicle.

Pass 7 Apr 2020 53,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 53,555 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2016 52,892 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,922 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 48,515 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 48,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,478 miles

offside and nearside front shocks damp

Fail 27 Jan 2012 43,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside and nearside front shocks damp

Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,323 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pedal anti slip split

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,563 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 38,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condensation in both headlight units

different tyre sizes front & rear

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 26 May 2007 35,501 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 28,984 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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BV51 KVA is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 67,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV51 KVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV51 KVA is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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