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RO51 XKR

2001 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,267 mi
Last recorded83,267 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xkr67,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 83,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 82,122 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 81,763 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,011 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 81,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 80,039 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 80,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017
Fail 12 Jun 2017 76,764 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 May 2016 73,854 miles

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint slight free movement (in and out at diff) n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link bushing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link bushing (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 73,854 miles

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

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint slight free movement (in and out at diff) n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link bushing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link bushing (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 73,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 May 2015 67,355 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 61,946 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,272 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,760 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,714 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 48,840 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,815 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 48,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,384 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 34,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RO51 XKR is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RO51 XKR, 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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What year was RO51 XKR registered?

RO51 XKR is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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