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EN 5

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,447 mi
Last recorded30,447 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN 5
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 30,447 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 29,312 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 28,980 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 28,494 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,389 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread and screw in o/s

slight play in both rear hubs suspect wheel bearings

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 25,210 miles

slight movement in both front anti roll bar drop links

slight oil residue at o/s of rear diff

slight transmission oil leak at gear box sump

Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,769 miles

offside rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 18 Aug 2009 24,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,112 miles

offside rear tyre nail in tread

rear tyres low tread

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,456 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 18,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,535 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 13,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 10,768 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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EN 5 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN 5, 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 EN 5 registered?

EN 5 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is EN 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN 5 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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