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A15 LCT

2002 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,518 mi
Last recorded96,518 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 LCT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 96,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp intensity slightly reduced

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 93,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area corroded. Poor repair. Starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub-frame forward mounting area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub-frame forward mounting area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 88,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front floor holed & corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 88,797 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front floor holed & corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Washers only just providing enough fluid the passengers side.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub-frame prescribed area. including rear sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Only just okay for test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub-frame prescribed area. including rear sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,349 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 81,349 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Sep 2019 81,334 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,125 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 79,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,970 miles

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES NOT SOLID LETTERING

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

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

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front HEADLAMP WASHER MISSING

Offside Rear SUSPENSION ARM SLIGHT PLAY

PLAY IN O/S STEERING ARM LINK

Fail 21 Mar 2017 70,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR FIXING POINT (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES NOT SOLID LETTERING

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

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

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front HEADLAMP WASHER MISSING

Offside Rear SUSPENSION ARM SLIGHT PLAY

PLAY IN O/S STEERING ARM LINK

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,622 miles

ADVISED FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES

O/S/F H./LAMP WASHER JET MISSING

Fail 17 Mar 2016 58,622 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported DRIVERS SEAT WIRING (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

ADVISED FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES

O/S/F H./LAMP WASHER JET MISSING

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 48,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 44,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,859 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 41,355 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 41,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 37,830 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 35,237 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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A15 LCT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 64,899 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 A15 LCT, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A15 LCT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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