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B5 JWS

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,144 mi
Last recorded100,144 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JWS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear chassis area corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2024 99,121 miles

Fuel cap seal is starting to perish

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Chassis is starting to corrode near Subframe mounting

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 98,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has perishing on inner edge

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside front floor bracing plates are corroding

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

Vehicle underside has surface corrosion starting in places

Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,229 miles

Nearside Front Floor is corroding slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing slightly between tread

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis starting to corrode slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor is corroding slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis starting to corrode slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 97,215 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamps are not working

Nearside Front Floor is corroding slightly

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing slightly between tread

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis starting to corrode slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor is corroding slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis starting to corrode slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,716 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across the front crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 95,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill at rear is starting to corrode

Fail 2 Nov 2018 95,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer sill at rear is starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear end of offside outer sill has started to corrode

Fail 3 Oct 2017 94,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside to offside rear across front cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed To rear under offside front wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded To front flexible across front cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear end of offside outer sill has started to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,471 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Slight corrosion starting on Nearside and offside rear chassis members

Slight corrosion starting on rear end of offside outer sill

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,337 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

o/s rear sill corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,513 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 83,327 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,428 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,402 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 71,836 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,387 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 62,361 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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B5 JWS is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B5 JWS, 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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B5 JWS is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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