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S40 ESD

2001 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,056 mi
Last recorded52,056 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 ESD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 52,056 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 25 Feb 2025 51,588 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated uj has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 51,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated uj has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 51,170 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal jont (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal jont (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 50,789 miles

Front Both Floor protection / skid plates corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front too back corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 49,417 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 48,071 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,690 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,090 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,453 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,972 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 44,345 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,646 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 41,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 40,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,711 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 38,418 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 38,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,512 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,846 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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S40 ESD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S40 ESD, 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 S40 ESD registered?

S40 ESD is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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