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51 FR

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,294 mi
Last recorded55,294 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 FR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 55,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 52,895 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 52,725 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 52,095 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 51,305 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 47,945 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 44,888 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,511 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 39,463 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 35,832 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 32,277 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 28,879 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 28,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 25,656 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,996 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,178 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,183 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)

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,852 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,924 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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51 FR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 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 51 FR, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 51 FR registered?

51 FR is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is 51 FR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 FR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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