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W251 VFM

2000 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,194 mi
Last recorded51,194 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xkr71,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 VFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,194 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also, front and rear suspension components, corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both, rear,drive shafts u/js worn.

Fail 8 May 2026 51,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake effort, reduced. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also, front and rear suspension components, corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both, rear,drive shafts u/js worn.

Pass 20 Feb 2025 50,850 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WEARING THIN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively SLIGHT PLAY, REAR SHAFTS, U/J`S (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 47,809 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,772 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 44,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 42,441 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 42,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 25 May 2010 41,939 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,837 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 41,828 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,954 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 31 May 2006 30,208 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 30,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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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W251 VFM is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,131 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 W251 VFM, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W251 VFM is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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