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AX02 BYT

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,755 mi
Last recorded85,755 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 BYT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,755 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 85,684 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 85,624 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,348 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 85,716 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 84,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,138 miles

Nearside Rear drivehaft outer U /J has slight play

Offside Rear drivehaft outer U /J has slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2018 83,586 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component leaking from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,764 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear floor strengthening bars (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 82,734 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear floor strengthening bars (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,944 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,154 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,366 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,293 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 78,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,290 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 76,220 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,027 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 72,007 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 65,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,531 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,326 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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AX02 BYT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AX02 BYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX02 BYT registered?

AX02 BYT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is AX02 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 BYT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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