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VA51 WLJ

2002 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,851 mi
Last recorded94,851 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xkr63,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 94,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beside subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beside subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 94,531 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 93,653 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2022 92,558 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 92,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 90,516 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 90,516 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 89,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside centre box outlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake and parking brake application uneven and fluctuating slightly

rear subframe/suspension cradle and suspension components corroded

slight leak on offside front shock absorber

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipe along nearside

Fail 26 Mar 2020 89,929 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system nearside front caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside centre box outlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake and parking brake application uneven and fluctuating slightly

rear subframe/suspension cradle and suspension components corroded

slight leak on offside front shock absorber

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipe along nearside

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,975 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,779 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,333 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Slight play at n/s rear hub

Slight play at o/s rear hub

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,458 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Mar 2012 53,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 48,399 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,439 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 44,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,774 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,089 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 25,827 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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VA51 WLJ is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 63,937 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 VA51 WLJ, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA51 WLJ is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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