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ML51 UXT

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,786 mi
Last recorded40,786 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 UXT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 40,786 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 40,698 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 40,307 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 39,469 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 38,725 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 38,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 34,583 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 34,317 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 34,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 33,607 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 31,103 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,977 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,211 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,531 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,073 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,845 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,310 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 15,565 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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ML51 UXT is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML51 UXT, 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 ML51 UXT registered?

ML51 UXT is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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