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AE52 AWM

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,539 mi
Last recorded104,539 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 AWM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 104,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 100,780 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 100,722 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

play in rear hubs

Pass 30 Jun 2023 95,461 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 95,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 91,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / rear quadrant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / rear quadrant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front floors corroded and getting weak

Fail 29 Jun 2022 91,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / rear quadrant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / rear quadrant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front floors corroded and getting weak

Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,417 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,125 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 79,019 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment but not reaching lever stop

Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,947 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 74,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 71,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,286 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 67,286 miles

Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,676 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,719 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 60,718 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,887 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,977 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,118 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 49,118 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,147 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 46,144 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,867 miles

O/S/F Tyre outter sidewall slightly damaged

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

Pass 18 May 2006 34,433 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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AE52 AWM is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE52 AWM, 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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What year was AE52 AWM registered?

AE52 AWM is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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