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WF51 LFV

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,353 mi
Last recorded88,353 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 LFV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,353 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Aug 2024 88,051 miles

front floor pans corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 87,583 miles

front floor pans slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,414 miles

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 85,963 miles

Offside Front wheel binding

Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,022 miles

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 85,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,142 miles

Nearside Rear body corroded at subframe mounting

Offside Rear body corroded at subframe mounting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,631 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,181 miles

play in rear drive shaft universal joints

Fail 29 Oct 2015 75,181 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in rear drive shaft universal joints

Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,515 miles

front number plate has no suppliers name on it

rust hole in near side floor pan

Fail 27 Sep 2014 74,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front number plate has no suppliers name on it

rust hole in near side floor pan

Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,718 miles

Corrosion to NSF floor pan, but outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 68,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front brake binds slightly

near side rear spring not in lower seat correctly

slight play with in rear drive shafts

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,884 miles

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

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

near side front brake binds slightly

near side rear spring not in lower seat correctly

slight play with in rear drive shafts

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,837 miles

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)

Play in nearside rear inner driveshaft UJ

Play in offside rear inner driveshaft UJ

Fail 2 Sep 2011 64,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Play in nearside rear inner driveshaft UJ

Play in offside rear inner driveshaft UJ

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear drive shaft universal joints have play in them these act as upper suspension arms

Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,189 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,521 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 49,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,546 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 25,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads very low

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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WF51 LFV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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 WF51 LFV, 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 WF51 LFV registered?

WF51 LFV is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is WF51 LFV safe to buy?

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